I'm sorry but what's the full question?
X/4 + 1 = -6
x/4 = -6 -1
x/4 = -7
x= -28
This is some simple Algebra
So it's 4x+16=-2
We subtract 16 from both sides
4x=-18
Sivide both sides by 4
X=-4.5
If you need more of an explanation I am happy to elaborate
If Bobby claims Peter started with 21 cards, then we'll work this into our equation.
21 - 3 (that he lost) = 18
18 / 2 (the half he gave) = 9
So this means that he did have 21 cards to begin with. Please reply to this with a list of the answers that can/could be checked!