Question

Solve for x.

-4=x/5+6
A: x= -10
B: x= 50
C: x= -50
D: x= 10

Answer 1

C. x = -50

Explanation:

First, I turn the equation around, and turn it into a subtraction problem. -4 - 6 = x/5. -4 - 6 = -10. So now we know that x/5 = -10. To get rid of the "divided by 5" part, I do x/5 · 5 = x. Also, -10 · 5 = -50. x = -50. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

Subtract 6 from both sides:

-4-6=x/5+6-6

Simplify:

-10=x/5

Multiply both sides by 5 and simplify:

x= -50