How do I solve the equation 1/7(x+21)=-6
\(\frac{1}{7}(x+21)=-6 \\\\\frac{x+21}{7}=-6 \\\\ x+21=(-6)*7 \\\\ x+21=-42 \\\\ x=-42-21 \\\\ \boxed{x=-63}\)
There are several ways to do it.Here is one way:1/7 (x + 21) = -6Multiply each side by 7 : x + 21 = -42Subtract 21 from each side : x = -63