Assuming the × signs are actually x's-
5(x - 4) + 3x - 9x = 6 - (2x + 5) + 8x
Apply the distributive property.
5(x - 4) + 3x - 9x = 6 - (2x + 5) + 8x
5x - 20 + 3x - 9x = 6 - 2x + 5 + 8x
Combine like terms.
5x - 20 + 3x - 9x = 6 - 2x + 5 + 8x
-1x - 20 = 1 + 6x
Add 20 to both sides.
-1x - 20 = 1 + 6x
-1x = 21 + 6x
Subtract 6x from both sides.
-1x = 21 + 6x
-7x = 21
Divide both sides by -7.
-7x = 21
x = -3
Answer:
x = -3
I hope this answers your question!
