Question

Use the properties of equality to solve the equation 3x +2 - x = 11x + 9

Answer 1

-7/9

Explanation:

To solve this equation you must isolate the variable.

First, add like terms (terms with the same variable and degree)

2x+2=11x+9

Then, subtract 2x from both sides

2=9x+9

Next, subtract 9 from both sides

-7=9x

Finally, divide both sides by 9

`(-7)/(9)=x`