Question

Solve the equation.
-10x + 1 + 7x = 37

Answer 1

-10x + 1 + 7x = 37

-10x+7x+1= 37

-3x+1= 37

Move +1 to the other side. Sign changes from +1 to -1.

-3x+1-1= 37-1

-3x= 36

divide by -3

-3x/-3= 36/-3

x= -12

Answer : x= -12