Answer:
x = -6
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Write out equation
5x + (-2) = 6x + 4
Step 2: Simplify
5x - 2 = 6x + 4
Step 3: Subtract 5x on both sides
-2 = x + 4
Step 4: Subtract 4 on both sides
-6 = x
Step 5: Rewrite
[tex]5x+(-2)=6x+4[/tex]
Open the parenthesis
[tex]+(-2) =-2\\\\5x -2 =6x+4[/tex]
Collect like terms and simplify
[tex]5x-6x =4+2\\-x =6[/tex]
Multiply through by -1
[tex]-1(-x)=-1(6)\\\\x = -6[/tex]
