Answer:
x= 4 2/3 OR 14/3 OR 4.6... –– 4 2/3 and 4.6... are the simplest form.
Explanation:
Your original equation is -192 = -6 (6x - 4):
1. -192 = -6 (6x - 4)
Use distributive property and multiply: -6 x 6x = -36x and -6 x -4 = 24:
2. -192 = -36x + 24
We now move the +24 onto the other side of the equation, -192. Add 24 onto -192 and since we're moving the 24 on the left side of the equation, 24 will removed, so -24 on the right side of the equation:
3. -192 + 24 = -36x + 24 - 24
Divide both sides of the equations by -36 to get "x" by itself:
4. -168 / -36 = -36x / -36
Simplify the fraction of 24/36 by 12:
5. 4 24/36 = 4 2/3 or 14/3 or 4.6... = x
4 2/3, 14/3, 4.6... = x