Question

Milly wrote the equation 6= -2x-6

What is the value of x ?

Answer 1

x = -6

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

6 = -2x - 6

Step 2: Solve for x

1. [Addition Property of Equality] Add 6 on both sides: 12 = -2x
2. [Division Property of Equality] Divide -2 on both sides: -6 = x
3. Rewrite: x = -6