How do you solve #6x = 4x - ( - 18)#?
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Explanation:
Simplify first as follows:
Checking the answer:
Explanation:
#"note that "-(-18)=+18#
#6x=4x+18#
#"subtract "4x" from both sides"#
#2x=18#
#"divide both sides by 2"#
#x=18/2=9#
#color(blue)"As a check"# Substitute this value into the equation and if both sides are equal then it is the solution.
#"left side "=6xx9=54#
#"right side "=(4xx9)+18=36+18=54#
#x=9" is the solution"#
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