Question

Match the following items.

1. Given

2x + x + 4 = -17

2. division

3x + 4 =-17

3. subtraction

3x =- 21

4. combine like terms

x = -7

Answer 1

#1 is 3x + 4 =-17 #2 is 3x =-21 #3 is x = -7 #4 is 2x + x +4 = -17

Explanation:

#1 gives you the problem ready to be worked out. #2 all you need to do to finish it is divide both sides by 3. #3 the answer is already there. #4 You need to combine the like terms then solve the problem.