Math Problem Statement

Solve for x: -2x + 6 = 5x + 15

Solution

The equation given is:

2x+6=5x+15-2x + 6 = 5x + 15

Let's solve for xx:

  1. First, move all the terms involving xx to one side. Subtract 5x5x from both sides:

2x5x+6=15-2x - 5x + 6 = 15

This simplifies to:

7x+6=15-7x + 6 = 15

  1. Next, move the constant term 66 to the other side by subtracting 6 from both sides:

7x=156-7x = 15 - 6

Simplifying:

7x=9-7x = 9

  1. Finally, solve for xx by dividing both sides by 7-7:

x=97=97x = \frac{9}{-7} = -\frac{9}{7}

Thus, the solution is:

x=97x = -\frac{9}{7}

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some follow-up questions you might find helpful:

  1. How do we isolate variables when solving linear equations?
  2. What happens if there are no solutions to a linear equation?
  3. How can this method be applied to equations with fractions?
  4. How do we check if the solution is correct?
  5. What if the coefficients in front of xx were decimals?

Tip: Always verify your solution by plugging it back into the original equation to ensure both sides are equal.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations

Formulas

Basic linear equation: ax + b = cx + d

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10