Question

What does x equal in the equation − 6 x − 15 = 4 x + 35?

Answer 1

Answer: x = -5

Explanation:

In order to solve this problem, you need to isolate the variable.

In this problem, you need to isolate the x.

-6x -15 = 4x +35

10x = -50

x = -5

Answer 2

x = -5

Explanation:

− 6 x − 15 = 4 x + 35

Add 6x to each side

− 6 x+6x − 15 = 4 x+6x + 35

-15 = 10x+35

Subtract 35 from each side

-15-35 = 10x+35-35

-50 = 10x

Divide each side by 10

-50/10 = 10x/10

-5 =x