SOLUTION: how do i solve -20-(4x-1)=-15

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Question 358765: how do i solve -20-(4x-1)=-15
Found 2 solutions by guitarheroguy, Alan3354:
Answer by guitarheroguy(26) About Me  (Show Source):
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-20-(4x-1)=-15
-20 -4x +1=-15
+20-1=19
-15+19=4
4x=4
4x/4=1 cancels out
4/4=1
1x, or just x

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
how do i solve -20-(4x-1)=-15
Eliminate the parentheses
-20 -4x+1 = -15
Add 20
-4x+1 = 5
Subtract 1
-4x = 4
x = -1