Question

What is the value of x in the equation -6 + x = -1? (5 points)

1) -5
2) -7
3) 7
4) 5

Answer 1

answer 4 is right, x = 5

Explanation:

-6 + x = -1

i) move constants to the right-hand side and change its sign

x = -1 + 6

ii) calculate the sum

x = 5

Answer 2

x = 5

Explanation:

This is a simple algebra equation, you can rewrite this equation to look like this x - 6 = -1. Add 6 on both sides to get your x-value which is 5.