Question

Solve for x: (-7/6)x-6=-48
A:38
B:49
C:-36
D:-49

Answer 1

x = 36

Explanation:

(-7/6)x-6=-48

Add 6 to each side

(-7/6)x-6+6=-48+6

-7/6x = -42

Multiply by -6/7 on each side

-6/7 *-7/6x = -42*-6/7

x = 36