Question

Solve the equation: 6x +11 -2x = -5. What is the value of x?

Answer 1

x = -4

Explanation:

Solve:

• 6x + 11 - 2x = -5
• 4x + 11 = -5
• 4x = -5 - 11
• 4x = -16
• x = -16 ÷ 4
• x = -4

The value of x = -4

Check:

• 6(-4) + 11 - 2(-4) = -5
• -24 + 11 + 8 = -5
• -24 + 19 = -5
• -24 = -5 - 19
• -24 = -24

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