Question

Consider the following statement. Fourteen more than 12 times the number equals 37 less than 11 times a number. a. Write an equation to represent the statement. Use n for the unknown number. b. Solve the equation. c. Explain how you solve the equation.

Answer 1

12x + 14 = 11x - 37

12x - 11x = -37 - 14
x = -51

you put all the x's on one side and everything else on the other side, and then solve the equation by simplifying