Question

When solving the equation 4x + 1 = –11, what is the first step?

Answer 1

Answer: Subtract "1" From Both Sides.

Step-by-step explanation:4x + 1 = -11

The first step is to subtract 1 from both sides

4x +1 - 1 = -11 -1

4x = -12
Now Divide both sides by 4

`(4x)/(4)`=
`(-12)/(4)`

x = -3

Hope this helps :)

Answer 2

Explanation:

4x + 1 = -11

4x-1=-11-1

4x=-12

4x/4 =-12/4

x= -3