Multiply the bracket by 3
-3= 3x-18-6x
-3= 3x-6x-18 - just rearranging.
-3= -3x-18
Move -18 to other side. Sign changes from -18 to +18.
-3+18= -3x-18+18.
15= -3x
Divide by -3 to get positive x .
15/-3= -3x/-3
x= -5
Answer: x= -5
Answer:
x = -5
Step-by-step explanation:
Performing the indicated multiplication, we get
-3 = 3x - 18 - 6x.
Combining the x terms, we get
-3 = -3x - 18
Combining the constants, we get
3x = 3 - 18, or 3x = -15.
Dividing both sides yields x = -5.
