SOLUTION: Write an equation wher 6 must be added to each side to solve the equation and the solution is a negative number

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Question 468858: Write an equation wher 6 must be added to each side to solve the equation and the solution is a negative number

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
rite an equation where 6 must be added to each side to solve the equation and the solution is a negative number
:
3x - 6 = -15
Add 6 to both side
3x - 6 + 6 = -15 + 6
3x = -9
x =
x = -3

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