Question

-5 ( x - 1 ) - x + 1 = -18

Answer 1

x=-4

Explanation:

-5 ( x - 1 ) - x + 1 = -18

-5x+5-x+1=-18

6x+6=-18 <- -6 from both sides

6x=-24 <- divide 6 by both sides

x=-4

Answer 2

x=4

Explanation:

-5x+5-x+1=-18

combine like terms

-6x+6=-18

subtract 6 from both sides

-6x=-24

divide both sides by -6

x=4