First step you should do is simplify both sides of your equation: 29-(x+8)=6x-7 Distribute the Negative Sign: 29+-1(x+8)=6x-7 29+-1x+(-1)(8)=6x-7 29+-x+-8=6x-7 29+-x+-8=6x+-7 Combine Like Terms: (-x)+(29+-8)=6x-7 -x+21=6x-7 Subtract 6x from both sides: -x+21-6x=6x-7-6x -7x+21=-7 Subtract 21 from both sides: -7x+21-21=-7-21 -7x=-28 Divide both sides by -7: -7x/-7 = -28/-7 And now your answer should be: x=4 ~~~~~ Good luck~ Sans
