Question

What is the solution of the equation `6x-3=-51`?

Answer 1

`x=-8`

Explanation:

Leave 6x where it is and move numeric values to the right side of the equation.

add 3 to both sides of the equation.

`6xcancel(-3)cancel(+3)=-51+3`

`rArr6x=-48`

To solve for x, divide both sides by 6

`(cancel(6) x)/cancel(6)=(-48)/6`

`rArrx=-8" is the solution"`