Question 660051
It should be 


2(x+1)+<font color="red"><s><font color="black">x-6</font></s></font>=9(x-6) 


Notice the change in <font color="red">red</font>


In a much cleaner look, the equation should be this


2(x+1) = 9(x-6)


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{{{2(x+1)=9(x-6)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{2x+2=9x-54}}} Distribute.



{{{2x=9x-54-2}}} Subtract {{{2}}} from both sides.



{{{2x-9x=-54-2}}} Subtract {{{9x}}} from both sides.



{{{-7x=-54-2}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-7x=-56}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-56)/(-7)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-7}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=8}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=8}}} 


This means that the first number is 8 and the second number is 2 (since x-6 = 8-6 = 2)


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