Question

Solve for x.
4(x-6)-6x=-18

Answer 1

I don't want someone to solve this for me; I just want someone to show me how to do this type of problem.

Answer 2

@ganeshie8

Answer 3

@horsegirl27

Answer 4

You distribute and combine like terms

Answer 5

Then simplify

Answer 6

So...
x-6+6x?

Answer 7

I have no idea...
I haven't done algebra in about 4-5 years...

Answer 8

OR wait.. I distribute the 4, right?

Answer 9

So
4(x-6*4)-6x*4=-18*4 ?

Answer 10

No
4 into x and -6

Answer 11

so 4x-24-6x=-18
Now combine all the x's

Answer 12

4x+(-6x)?

Answer 13

Yup that's -2x=-18

You know what to do next?

Answer 14

Take -18+(-2x)?

Answer 15

or divide?

Answer 16

Yes, divide.

Answer 17

Which equals -9, right?

Answer 18

Good job!

Answer 19

Wait, I was right? :o
YAY! :D

Answer 20

Wait hold that thought, it's positive 9

Answer 21

Oh. :p
I was close. xD

Answer 22

Could you help me with another? It's an inequality one. :p

Answer 23

Also, thanks for putting up with me, I know I'm difficult. xD
You're awesome though! ^.^

Answer 24

Haha it's okay, yo're welcome