Question

Translate each sentence into an equation. Then find each number. The sum of eleven and seven times a number is –17.

Answer 1

11 + 7x = -17

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Answer 2

x=-4

Explanation:

We are given that

The sum of eleven and seven times a number is -17.

We have to convert the given sentence into an equation and find the value of number.

Let x be the number.

Seven times a number=
`7* x`

Seven times a number=
`7x`

Sum of eleven and 7 times a number x=
`11+7x`

According to question

`11+7x=-17`

`7x=-17-11`

Using subtraction property of equality

`7x=-28`

`x=(-28)/(7)=-4`

Using division property of equality

Hence, the value of number=x=-4