In the given problem, we have the equation:
6x - 3.5 = -15.5
To solve for x, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation. Here's the step-by-step process:
1. Add 3.5 to both sides of the equation:
6x - 3.5 + 3.5 = -15.5 + 3.5
6x = -12
2. Divide by 6 to solve for x:
6x/6 = -12/6
x = -2
Therefore, the correct solution to the equation is x = -2. Cedrick's solution of x = -3.16 is incorrect.
Carly's solution of x - 2 is not applicable in this case, as the original equation does not involve x - 2. Therefore, Carly's solution is not relevant to this specific problem.
