Answer:
-1.4 = x
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Combine like terms and subtract the 3x from 2x.
-x - (4x + 1) = - 6
Step 2: Combine more like terms. (and remove parentheses)
-5x + 1 = - 6
Step 3: Combine different like terms.
-5x = -7
Step 4: Divide it out.
x = - 1.4
