Question

Rami is solving the equation for x .

–6x – 1 = 5

–6x – 1 Empty square 1 = (5 Empty square 1)

–6x = 6

–6x Empty circle – 6 = 6 Empty circle –6

x = –1

Which operation symbols should Rami write in the Empty squareand the Empty circle?

Answer 1

Answer: Option B is your correct answer.

Answer 2

Empty square = +

Empty Circle = ÷

Explanation:

In order to eliminate the extra numbers from the equation you have to do the opposite of the problem. So...

-6x-1=5

-6x -1+1 = 5+1 (eliminating the 1 from the -6x side and adding it to the other side)

-6x = 6

-6x ÷ -6 = 6 ÷ -6 ( eliminating the-6 so that one side just has x)

so... x= -1