How do you solve #-6-4x=3#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-28T14:54:19

#x = -9/4#

Step 1) Add #6# to each side of the equation to isolate the #x# term and keep the equation balanced:

#-6 - 4x + 6 = 3 + 6#

#0 - 4x = 9#

#-4x = 9#

Step 2) Divide each side of the equation by #-4# to solve for #x# and keep the equation balanced:

#(-4x)/(-4) = 9/(-4)#

#(cancel(-4)x)/(cancel(-4)) = -9/4#

#x = -9/4#