Solve the equation.

Question

6 minus lower x minus lower x equals 18

Answer 1

To solve the equation:

6 - x - x = 18

Combine like terms:
6 - 2x = 18

Subtract 6 from both sides:
-2x = 12

Divide both sides by -2:
x = -6

Thus, the solution to the equation is x = -6.