a, 2x - (-9) = x-(-15)
2x + 9 = x+15
2x - x = 15 -9
x = 6
b, 56 + 5x = 2x + 11
5x - 2x = 11 - 56
3x = -45
x = (-45) : 3
x = -15
a) 2x - (-9) = x - (-15)
=> 2x +9 = x + 15
=> 2x - x = 15 - 9
=> x(2-1) = 6
=> x.1 = 6
b) 56 + 5x = 2x + 11
=> 5x -2x = 11 - 56
=> x (5-2) = -45
=> x.3 = -45
=> x = -45: 3
=> x = -15