Question

21 = − 6 x − 3 x + 4 + 4 x

Answer 1

x=-17/5

Explanation:

1. Simplify -6x-3x+4+4x−6x−3x+4+4x to -5x+4−5x+4.

21=−5x+4

2. Subtract 44 from both sides.

21−4=−5x

3. Simplify 21-4 to 17.

17=-5x

4. Divided both sides by -5.

-17/5=x

5. Switch sides.

x=-17/5

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