Question & Answer

Solve the equation − 1 = −4

− 1 = −4
A) 3
B) −3
C) 1
D) −1

1 Answer

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Quizzma TeamFebruary 20, 2025

To solve the equation ( x – 1 = -4 ), you need to isolate ( x ).

1. Start by adding 1 to both sides of the equation:

[

x – 1 + 1 = -4 + 1

]

Which simplifies to:

[

x = -3

]

So the correct answer is B) −3. This means that when you subtract 1 from −3, you get −4.