6 + - 3x = 5x + - 10x + 18 answer

6 + - 3x = 5x + - 10x + 18

First, combine any like terms. The only like terms are: 5x and - 10x

5x + - 10x = 5x - 10x = - 5x

6 + - 3x = - 5x + 18

Add 3x to both sides.

6 = - 2x + 18

Subtract 18 from both sides

-12 = - 2x

Divide both sides by - 2

6 = x