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Can anyone tell me what "x" equals. Thx.

Can anyone tell me what "x" equals. Thx.-example-1
User Levi Cowan
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Explanation:

Hey there!

Given;


- 6x - 1 = 23

~ Shift "-1" on right side.


- 6x = 23 + 1


- 6x = 24

~Divide 24 by -6.


x = (24)/( - 6)

Therefore, x= -4.

Hope it helps...

User TonyLa
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-6x-1=23

=> -6x=1+23

=> -6x=24

=> x= 24/-6

=> x= -4

Hope it helps!

User Yuda Prawira
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