Question

Solve the equation, 4 - (x + 1) = 6.​

Answer 1

x=-3

Explanation:

firstly work out the brackets by multiplying the negative sign by the number and letter in the brackets

4-x-1=6

group the like terms

4-1-6=x

-3=x

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Answer 2

x = - 3

Explanation:

4 - (x + 1) = 6

- (x + 1) = 6 - 4

-x - 1 = 6 - 4

-x - 1 = 2

- x = 2 + 1

- x = 3

x = - 3

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