SOLUTION: 4x+2x+18=-13+3x-26 what is x?

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Question 690333: 4x+2x+18=-13+3x-26 what is x?
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Combine like terms on each side of the equation
4x + 2x + 18 = -13 + 3x - 26
6x + 18 = -39 + 3x
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Group like terms
6x + 18 - 18 = -39 + 3x - 18
6x = -57 + 3x
6x - 3x = -57
3x = -57
highlight_green%28x=-57%2F3+=+-19%29
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