What is the solution of the equation #6x-3=-51#?
1 Answer
Nov 26, 2016
Explanation:
Leave 6x where it is and move numeric values to the right side of the equation.
add 3 to both sides of the equation.
#6xcancel(-3)cancel(+3)=-51+3#
#rArr6x=-48# To solve for x, divide both sides by 6
#(cancel(6) x)/cancel(6)=(-48)/6#
#rArrx=-8" is the solution"#
