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  • Sep 28, 2008, 09:09 PM
    sandy-p
    linear equations
    I need some help for this equation

    need to combine like terms .then solve and simplify


    x+6=2x+5



    :)
  • Sep 29, 2008, 12:10 AM
    Credendovidis
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by sandy-p View Post
    i need some help for this equation need to combine like terms .then solve and simplify x+6=2x+5 :)

    Hello Sandy !

    x+6=2x+5 --> (move +x to right - becoming there -x)
    6=2x+5-x ---> (move +5 to left - becoming -5 there)
    6-5=2x-x ----> (solve)
    1=x

    Simple, isn't it?

    :)

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