Question

What is the value of x in the equation 6(x + 1) – 5x = 8 + 2(x – 1)?

Answer 1

Answer: x=0

Step-by-step explanation:

6(x+1)-5x=8+2(x-1)

first expand

x+6=2x+6

subtract 6 from both sides

x=2x

divide both sides by -1

x=0