SOLUTION: how do I solve these algebraic equations : 1/2x+6=-4 and -(x+1)=2(3x-1)

SOLUTION: how do I solve these algebraic equations : 1/2x+6=-4 and -(x+1)=2(3x-1)

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Question 489946: how do I solve these algebraic equations : 1/2x+6=-4 and -(x+1)=2(3x-1)
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1/2)x+6 = -4
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(1/2)x = -10
x = -20
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-(x+1) = 2(3x-1)
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-x-1 = 6x -2
7x = 1
x = 1/7
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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