How do you solve #84= 6x + 6#?

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Gazza
Sep 21, 2017

#x=13#

Explanation:

#84 = 6x + 6#
We always want to make sure that the variable we are solving is leading the equation. In order to do that, we must flip the equation.
#6x + 6 = 84#
Group common term
#6x = 84 - 6#
#6x = 78#
Finally, divide both sides by #6#
#(6x)/6=78/6#
#x=13#

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