Solve for x 7x+9=6x-5

$7 x + 9 = 6 x - 5$

Step 1

Move all terms containing $x$ to the left side of the equation.

Subtract $6 x$ from both sides of the equation.

$7 x + 9 - 6 x = - 5$

Subtract $6 x$ from $7 x$ .

$x + 9 = - 5$

Step 2

Move all terms not containing $x$ to the right side of the equation.

Subtract $9$ from both sides of the equation.

$x = - 5 - 9$

Subtract $9$ from $- 5$ .

$x = - 14$