How do you solve #3x +9-7x = 2(x 6)#?

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Answer 1 · 2017-12-27T02:11:50

#x = 9/16#

We have that:

#3x+9-7x = 2(x6)#

First, gather the like terms on the left side and multiply out the bracket on the right side:

#-4x+9=12x#

Subtract by #12x#:

#-16x + 9=0#

Subtract by #9#

#-16x=-9#

Now divide by #-16# to get:

#x=9/16#