Solve for x.

-15x + 6 = - 10x + 16

x = - 2

Step-by-step explanation:

-15x + 6 = - 10x + 16

First, subtract 6 from both sides.

-15x = - 10x + 10

Then Add 10x to both sides.

-5x = 10

Now, divide both sides by - 5

x = - 2

To check your work substitute the x in the original problem with - 2 and they should be equal.

-15 (-2) + 6 = 36

-10 (-2) + 16 = 36

Step-by-step explanation:

collect like terms

- 15x + 10x = 16 - 6

-5x = 10

x = 10/-5 = - 2