Question

What is the value of x in the equation 5x – 6 = -36?​

Answer 1

First, let's add 6 to both sides, in order to leave only the term with x on the left hand side:

`5x-6+6=-36+6\\5x=-30`

Now, let's divide both sides by 5:

`(5x)/(5) = (-30)/(5) \\\\\boxed{x=-6}`

Answer 2

-6

Explanation:

5x - 6 = -36

Add 6 to both sides;

5x = -30

Divide both sides by 5;

x = -6