6 ( x + 6 ) = 5 ( 2x – 16 )

6x+36 = 10x-80
6x-10x = -80-36
-4x = -116
x = 116/4
x = 29

6 (x+6) = 5 (2x-16)
6x+36 = 10x-80
6x-10x= -80-36
-4x      = -116
   x      = 29