Question

Solve x:

Answer 1

x=7

Subtract 6 from -36 = -42

Divide -42 by -6 = 7

Answer 2

x = 7

given 6 - 6x = - 36

isolate - 6x by subtracting 6 from both sides

- 6x = - 42 ( divide both sides by - 6 for x )

x = $\frac{-42}{-6}$ = 7