Question

Solve for x: -24 = 6x
1. 4
2. 1
3. -4
4. -1

Answer 1

x = - 4

Explanation:

given the equation

- 24 = - 6x ( isolate x by dividing both sides by 6 )

`(-24)/(6)` =
`(-6)/(-6)` x , that is

- 4 = x