Question 690333
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(x=-57/3 = -19)}}}
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