Question

Solve the equation
-10x+1+7x=37
a. x=-15
b. x=-12
c. x=12
d. x=15

Answer 1

x = - 12 is the answer. Heres how to do it:

-10x + 1 + 7x = 37

-3x + 1 = 37

-3x = 36

x = -12

Answer 2

Hello!

You can solve this algebraically

-10x + 1 + 7x = 37

Combine like terms

-3x + 1 = 37

Subtract 1 from both sides

-3x = 36

Divide both sides by -3

x = -12

The answer is B) x = -12

Hope this helps!