Question

Find the value of x that makes the equation true.

–6x = 42

A.
–252

B.
–7

C.
36

D.
48
i think its A again.. thats what my calculator says.

Answer 1

no you are incorrect:

first divide both sides by -6:

-6x/-6=42/(-6)
x=-7

Answer 2

you multiplied, not divided

Answer 3

Ohh. Thats right. I remember my dad telling me how to do that now.. i have like short term memory loss sometimes