Question

Solve the following equation for the given variable.

-6x - 6 - 2x = 40
Round your answers to the nearest tenths place.

Answer 1

Explanation:

- 6x - 6 - 2x = 40. collect the like terms

- 6x - 2x - 6 = 40

- 8x - 6 = 40 take 6 to the right

- 8x = 40 + 6

- 8x/ -8 = 46/ - 8

x = - 5.75

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