Solve the following equation for xx. Express your answer in the simplest form.
6, left bracket, minus, 4, x, minus, 3, right bracket, equals, minus, 6, left bracket, 3, x, minus, 3, right bracket
6(−4x−3)=
−6(3x−3)
Answer
Attempt 1 out of 2
The equation has
no solution
infinitely many solutions
one solution
Since the equation has the same expression on both sides, we can distribute and simplify:
6(-4x - 3) = -6(3x - 3)
-24x - 18 = -18x + 18
Combine like terms:
-24x + 18x = 18 + 18
-6x = 36
Divide both sides by -6:
x = -6
Therefore, the equation has one solution: x = -6.