How do you solve \frac { x } { - 6} - 18= - 20?

1 Answer
Nov 3, 2016

x = 12

Explanation:

Step 1) Multiple each side of the equation by -6 to eliminate the fraction and keep the equation balanced
Step 2) Solve for x while keeping the equation balanced

(-6x)/-6 - (18*-6) = -20*-6

x - -108 = 120

x + 108 = 120

x + 108 - 108 = 120 - 108

X + 0 = 12#

x = 12