Question

Equation for x. -6=x/4 - 1

Answer 1

We must solve the following equation:

`-6=(x)/(4)-1`

1) We sum to both sides +1, then we simplify:

`\begin{gathered} -6+1=(x)/(4)-1+1 \\ -5=(x)/(4) \end{gathered}`

2) We multiply both sides by 4, then we simplify:

`\begin{gathered} 4\cdot(-5)=4\cdot(x)/(4) \\ -20=x \end{gathered}`

Answer

`x=-20`