Question

What is the solution of the equation 6x - 3 = -51?
OA.
-9
OB.
-8
O c.
00
OD.
9

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -8

Step-by-step explanation:

6x - 3 = -51

Add 3 to each side

6x - 3+3 = -51+3

6x = -48

Divide each side by 6

6x/6 = -48/6

x = -8

Answer 2

Answer:

x = -8

Step-by-step explanation:

$6x - 3 = -51?\\To - find-x- collect-like-terms.\\6x=-51+3\\6x =-48\\Divide-both-sides-of-the-equation-by-6\\\frac{6x}{6} = \frac{-48}{6} \\x = -8$