What is the first step to solve this equation: -3x + 11 = 44?

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What is the first step to solve this equation: -3x + 11 = 44?

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You subtract the 11 from the 44 then divide by -3 to get x

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Answer:

Subtract the 11 from both sides. When solving these equations, you do PEMDAS backwards. (Parenthesis, exponents, multiply, divide, addition, subtraction).

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