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Solve the equation, 4 - (x + 1) = 6.

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Answer:

X=-3

Explanation

First of all, remove the parenthesis by distributing the value of the negative sign so it would be 4-x-1=6 , next find the like terms which is 4-1 is 3. so 3-x=6.

transpose the 3 to the other side so it would be -x=6-3

-x=3 divide both sides by -1. X=-3

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