Question

Solve.

6x + 9 = -12



Don't add spaces to your answer.

Answer 1

x = -
`(7)/(2)`

Explanation:

6x + 9 = - 12 ( subtract 9 from both sides )

6x = - 21 ( divide both sides by 6 )

x =
`(-21)/(6)` = -
`(7)/(2)` ( = - 3.5 )

Answer 2

x=−7/2

Explanation: