How do you simplify (6x + 3) - 5x?

2 Answers
Nov 30, 2017

(6x+3)-5x=color(blue)(x-3

Refer to the explanation for the process.

Explanation:

Simplify:

(6x+3)-5x

Remove the parentheses.

6x+3-5x

Gather like terms.

(6x-5x)+3

Simplify.

x+3

Nov 30, 2017

x = -3

Explanation:

Given:

(6x + 3) - 5x = 0

Subtract the like terms;

6x - 5x +3 = 0
x + 3 = 0
color(red)(x = -3)