Question

Solve the equation -6 = x/8 + 4
A.–16 B.16 C.–80 D.1.8

Answer 1

-6=x/8+4
-4 -4
-----------------
-10 = x/8

THINK: What divided by 8 equals -10?

-80
------- = -10
8

Answer 2

-6 = x/8 + 4

Subtract 4 from both sides.

-6 + (-4) = x/8

Simplify.

-10 = x/8

Multiply both sides by 8.

-10 × 8 = x/8 × 8

Simplify.

-80 = x

So, your answer is C) x=-80

~Hope I helped!~