Question

Solving One Step Equations. SHOW YOUR WORK
-143 = -11x solve to find x

Answer 1

Explanation:

-143 = -11x : Original problem

`(-143)/(-11)` =
`(-11x)/(-11)` : Isolating the variable

13 = x : Simplification (Note: when you divide a negative number by a negative number, the answer is positive)

Answer: x=13

Hope this helps!!!

Answer 2

Divide - 11 to both sides giving you 13 as the answer