Finite Math Examples

$3 x - 8 + 6 x = - 26$

Step 1

Add $3 x$ and $6 x$ .

$9 x - 8 = - 26$

Step 2

Move all terms not containing $x$ to the right side of the equation.

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Step 2.1

Add $8$ to both sides of the equation.

$9 x = - 26 + 8$

Step 2.2

Add $- 26$ and $8$ .

$9 x = - 18$

Step 3

Divide each term in $9 x = - 18$ by $9$ and simplify.

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Step 3.1

Divide each term in $9 x = - 18$ by $9$ .

$\frac{9 x}{9} = \frac{- 18}{9}$

Step 3.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 3.2.1

Cancel the common factor of $9$ .

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Step 3.2.1.1

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{9 x}{9} = \frac{- 18}{9}$

Step 3.2.1.2

Divide $x$ by $1$ .

$x = \frac{- 18}{9}$

Step 3.3

Simplify the right side.

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Step 3.3.1

Divide $- 18$ by $9$ .

$x = - 2$