SOLUTION: Can someone help me on this problem? I need to solve this equation for x, and then check results: 6(6-x) = 3x Thanks, Sher

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Question 54728: Can someone help me on this problem?
I need to solve this equation for x, and then check results:
6(6-x) = 3x
Thanks,
Sher
Answer by rchill(405) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The equation expands to 6%2A6-6x=3x, which reduces to 36-6x=3x. Adding 6x to both sides yields 36=9x and dividing both sides by 9 gives us {{4=x}}}. Substituting that value into the original equation gives 6%286-4%29=3%2A4, which expands to 6%2A2=12 and that reduces to 12=12. Because 12=12 is a true statement, that means our answer of x=4 is correct!