Question

Solve the equation (1/6)(x+24)=-6 for x:

Answer 1

x = - 60

Explanation:

given

`(1)/(6)` (x + 24) = - 6

multiply both sides by 6 to clear the fraction

6 ×
`(1)/(6)` (x + 24) = 6 × - 6 ( simplify both sides )

x + 24 = - 36 ( subtract 24 from both sides )

x = - 60