How do you solve #6( 1+ 6x ) + 5x = - 240#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-10T20:43:00

#x = -6#

Step 1) Expand the terms in parenthesis:

#6 + 36x + 5x = -240#

Step 2) Combine like terms on each side of the equation:

#6 + 41x = -240#

Step 3) Solve for #x# while keeping the equation balanced:

#6 + 41x - 6 = -240 - 6#

#41x = -246#

#(41x)/41 = -246/41#

#x = -6#