Question

Solve the equation (-10x + 1 + 7x = 37)

Answer 1

Answer: x = -12

Step-by-step explanation: first you combine like terms/simplify the equation: -10x + 1 + 7x = 37 turns into -3x + 1 = 37.

then subtract 1 from both sides: -3x + 1 = 37 then -3x + 1 - 1 = 37 - 1 then -3x = 37 - 1 then -3x = 36.

then divide both sides of the equation by -3 and then you're done

Answer 2

x = - 12

Explanation:

- 10x + 1 + 7x = 37

- 3x + 1 = 37

- 3x + 1 - 1 = 37 - 1

- 3x = 36

- 3x ÷ - 3 = 36 ÷ - 3

x = - 12