Question

How do you solve `6( 2x - 7) = - 29- x`?

Answer 1

Separate the unknowns, `x=1`

Explanation:

`6(2x-7)=-29-x;`

`12x-42=-29-x;` Add `42` to BOTH sides.

`12x-42+42=42-29-x;`

`12x=13-x;` Add `x` to BOTH sides.

`13x=13, x=13/13=1` as required.