Question

Solve the equation. −10x + 1 + 7x = 37 x = −15 x = −12 x = 12 x = 15

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

Answer 2

x=-12

Explanation:

−10x + 1 + 7x = 37

Solve the given equation for x

WE need to get 'x' alone.

First we combine like terms

`-10x + 1 + 7x = 37`

`-3x + 1 = 37`

Now we subtract 1 from both sides

`-3x + 1-1= 37-1`

`-3x= 36`

Divide both sides by -3

`x=-12`

So the value of x= -12