Final Answer:
x = 3
Solution:
equation: -2x + 17 = 11
Step 1: subtract 17 in both sides
-2x + 17 = 11
-2x + 17 - 17 = 11 - 17
-2x = 11 - 7 (solve for -2x: 11 - 7)
-2x = -6
Step 2: divide -2 in both sides then solve for x.
-2x = -6
-2x -6
____ = ____
-2 -2
(solve for x):
-6
x = ___
-2
x = 3