Question

Solve the equation -6=2x

Answer 1

Divide both sides by 2

-6 divided by 2 is -3 and 2 divides by 2 is 1

You are left with -3=x which is the answer

Answer 2

-6 = 2x

Switch sides.

2x = -6

Divide both sides by 2.

2x/2 = -6/2

x = -3

Solution: x = -3