Solving an Equation by Multiplication/ Division: Binomial

To solve the equation $6 - 7x = -5x + 8$, we will follow these steps:

• Step 1: Move all terms involving $x$ to one side of the equation by adding $5x$ to both sides.
• Step 2: Simplify both sides of the equation.
• Step 3: Solve for $x$.

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: Add $5x$ to both sides to move the $x$-term to the left side:

$6 - 7x + 5x = 8$

Step 2: Simplify the equation by combining the $x$-terms on the left side:

$6 - 2x = 8$

Step 3: To isolate $-2x$ on the left, subtract $6$ from both sides:

$-2x = 8 - 6$

Simplify the right side:

$-2x = 2$

Finally, divide both sides by $-2$ to solve for $x$:

$x = \frac{2}{-2}$

$x = -1$

Therefore, the solution to the problem is $x = -1$.