When solving for x, what would x in the following equation equal: 5x - 38 = 6x - 30
Mathematics · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021
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Given the equation:
5x - 38 = 6x -30
Solve for x.
Solution:
In order to solve for x, we start first by transposing -30 and 5 to their opposite sides, hence we must take note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
5x - 38 = 6x -30
30 - 38 = 6x - 5x
x= -8
Final answer:
x = -8