Hello!
Let's assume you're solving for x
Your equation:
17 - 5 (2x - 9) = -(-6x + 10) + 4
Distribute the -5 and the -
-5 · 2x ; -5 · -9
Simplify
-10x + 45
Let's put a 1 by the negative sign, it can help you multiply easier.
-1 · -6x ; -1 · 10
Simplify
6x - 10
Simplify
17 - 10x + 45 = 6x - 10 + 4
Combine like terms
17 + 45 = 62 ; -10 + 4 = -6
Simplify
62 - 10x = 6x - 6
Distribute the x terms to one side, try and get rid of negative numbers.
62 - 10x + 10x = 6x + 10x - 6
Simplify
62 = 16x - 6
Add the 6 to the other side.
62 + 6= 16x - 6 + 6
Simplify
70 = 16x
Get x all by itself ; divide by 16
70/16 = 16x/16
4.375 = x
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