SOLUTION: What is the variable x equal to when x/-6-1=4

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Question 984511: What is the variable x equal to when x/-6-1=4
Answer by Timnewman(323) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi dear,
Do you mean x%2F%28-6%29-1=4
If that is what you
meant by x/-6-1=4,please try to seperate the quantities or the variables with bracket ( ) or type your like the one above.
HERE IS THE WORKING
x%2F%28-6%29-1%2F1=4
find the common denominator for both of the fractions sa this;
%28x%2B6%29%2F%28-6%29=4%2F1
You can now multiply out to get;
x+6=-24
From the above,
x=-24-6
x=-30
The value of x is -30
HOPE THIS HELPS:
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Timnewman:;