SOLUTION: -6(x + 1) + 4=16

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Question 199408: -6(x + 1) + 4=16
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-6%28x%2B1%29%2B4=16 Start with the given equation.


-6x-6%2B4=16 Distribute.


-6x-2=16 Combine like terms on the left side.


-6x=16%2B2 Add 2 to both sides.


-6x=18 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2818%29%2F%28-6%29 Divide both sides by -6 to isolate x.


x=-3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-3