Answer:
x = - 3
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
3(x - 6) + 6 = 5x - 6 ← distribute and simplify left side
3x - 18 + 6 = 5x - 6
3x - 12 = 5x - 6 ( subtract 5x from both sides )
- 2x - 12 = - 6 ( add 12 to both sides )
- 2x = 6 ( divide both sides by - 2 )
x = - 3
