Question

Solve the following equation (for x) using inverse operations:
-4x + 6 = 2x + 36

Answer 1

x = -5

Explanation:

Group like terms together: On the right side we get 2x + 4x = 6x. On the left side we get 6 - 36 = - 30.

Then 6x = -30, and x = -5.

Answer 2

`x=-5`

Explanation:

`-4x + 6 = 2x + 36`

Add -2x and -6 on both sides.

`-4x + 6-2x-6 = 2x + 36-2x-6`

`-4x-2x=36-6`

Combine like terms.

`-6x=30`

Divide both sides by -6.

`(-6x)/(-6) =(30)/(-6)`

`x=-5`