Question

What value of x satisfies the equation below?

`(-2x - 6)/(5) = 4`

Answer 1

Answer: -13

Explanation:

1. Isolate x: move 5 to the otherside

=> -2x-6=4*5 => -2x-6=20

2. Move 6 to the otherside: -2x=20+6 => -2x=26

3. Divide both sides by -2

=> x=26/-2 => x=-13

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