Question

Are the equations 6x = -5 and -1 = 6x + 4 equivalent?

Answer 1

yes

Explanation:

6x = -5

Divide by 6

6x/6 = -5/6

x = -5/6

-1 =6x+4

Subtract 4 from each side

-1-4 = 6x+4-4

-5 = 6x

Divide by 6

-5/6 = 6x/6

-5/6 =x

The equations are equal