Solve the equation

Question

6-6x=5x-9x-2

Answer 1

6 - 6x = 5x -9x -2

6+2 = 5x-9x+6x

combine like terms

8 = 2x

x = 8/2 = 4

x = 4

check the answer, plug 4 in place of x in the original equation

6-6x =5x-9x-2

6-6(4)=5(4)-9(4)-2

6-24 =20-36-2

-18 =20-38

-18 =-18