Explanation:
Remember: we have to isolate the variable x, so that means we have to get x by itself.
Step 1:
Let’s look at our equation:
[tex]6x+57=2x+315[/tex]
Let’s subtract 2x from both sides of the equation, since our goal is to isolate the variable. You could also subtract 6x from both sides, but you would end up with a negative number, and I find it easier to deal with positive numbers.
[tex]6x(-2x)+57=2x(-2x)+315\\4x+57=315[/tex]
Step 2:
Now, let’s subtract 57 from both sides of our equation.
[tex]4x+57(-57)=315(-57)\\4x=258[/tex]
Step 3:
Since we have to isolate x, let’s divide both sides of the equation by 4.
[tex]4x/4=x\\258/4=64.5[/tex]
Our final answer: x = 64.5
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