Question

6(x + 3) - (x + 4) = -11

Answer 1

x=-5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation

`6\mleft(x+3\mright)-(x+4)=-11`

First, we open the brackets

`6x+18-x-4=-11`

Next, we collect like terms and simplify

`\begin{gathered} 6x-x=-11+4-18 \\ 5x=-25 \end{gathered}`

Finally, divide both sides by 5.

`\begin{gathered} (5x)/(5)=-(25)/(5) \\ x=-5 \end{gathered}`