Question 520804
Solve for x:
-7-2(x+4) = 6x-(x-9) Simplify.
-7-2x-8 = 6x-x+9 Notice the sign changes: -2(x+4) = -2x-8 and -(x-9) = -x+9 Simplify.
-15-2x = 5x+9 Add 2x to both sides.
-15 = 7x+9 Subtract 9 from both sides.
-24 = 7x Finally, divide both sides by 7.
{{{-3}}}{{{3/7 = x}}}