<PRE><B>Question 638445</B>
6(x-6)=x(16-7)


6 * x = 6x

6 * -6 = -36

x * 16 = 16x

x * -7 = -7x

Therefore:

6x - 36 = 16x - 7x

Combine like terms:

16x - 7x = 9x

6x - 36 = 9x

Subtract 6x from each side of the equation.

6x - 36 - 6x = 9x - 6x

Combine like terms:

6x - 6x = 0

9x - 6x = 3x

-36 = 3x or

3x = -36

Divide each side by 3

3x/3 = -36/3

x = -12


The Answer:

x = -12




Lennox Obuong
Algebra Student
Email: obuong3@aol.com</PRE>