Question

Solve for the monkey. Show all work ty

Answer 1

Monkey: -5/2

Explanation:

monkey = x

3x + 4 = -x - 6

3x + x = -6 - 4

4x = -10

4x/4 = -10/4

x = -5/2

Check:

3x + 4 = -x - 6

3(-5/2) + 4 = -(-5/2) - 6

-15/2 + 4 = 5/2 - 6

-15/2 + 8/2 = -3.5

-7/2 = -3.5

-3.5 = -3.5

Answer 2

-2.5

Step-by-step explanation: 3x+4=-1x-6

+1x +1x

4x+4=-6

-4 -4

4x=-10

divide _ _

4 4 = -2.5