73.9k views
24 votes
Solve for x:
17 - 4x = 33

2 Answers

7 votes

Answer:

x = − 4

Explanation:

User BlueNC
by
3.1k points
7 votes

Answer:

solve for X

17-4x=33

-4x=33-17

-4x=16

-4x/-4=16/-4

x=-4

Explanation:

1. move the constant (17) to the right side

2. subtract the numbers on the right side (33-17)

3. Divide both sides of the equation by -4 (/4)

4. write the answer x= -4

Solved.

User Jackson Tale
by
3.2k points