Algebra Examples

$- 3 x + 2 x = 6$

Step 1

Add $- 3 x$ and $2 x$ .

$- x = 6$

Step 2

Divide each term in $- x = 6$ by $- 1$ and simplify.

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Step 2.1

Divide each term in $- x = 6$ by $- 1$ .

$\frac{- x}{- 1} = \frac{6}{- 1}$

Step 2.2

Simplify the left side.

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Step 2.2.1

Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.

$\frac{x}{1} = \frac{6}{- 1}$

Step 2.2.2

Divide $x$ by $1$ .

$x = \frac{6}{- 1}$

Step 2.3

Simplify the right side.

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Step 2.3.1

Divide $6$ by $- 1$ .

$x = - 6$