-3x + 6 = -9

Question

what is the value of x

Answer 1

Hello Donovan,

          To find the value of x first isolate the variable term on one side of the equation. To do this subtract 6 from both the side of the equation. Your equation will look like this

                              -3x + 6 - 6 = -9 - 6

Now the equation will become

                               -3x = -15

Next, divide both side by -3

                               (-3/-3)x = (-15/-3)

You'll get x = 5 (answer)

I hope this helps.

Answer 2

-3x + 6 = -9

      -6     -6

-3x + 0 = -15

-3x=-15

-1/3(-3x) = (-1/3)(-15)

x= 5