Question

Which methods correctly solve for the variable x in the equation 7-x=18

Answer 1

collecting like terms

Explanation:

step 1. Shift 7 to the right side

-x = 18 - 7

-x = 11

step 2. divide by -1 both sides

-x/-1 = 11/-1

x = -11

Answer 2

x = -11

Explanation:

7 - x = 18

+ x on both sides to cancel the negative one

7 = 18 + x

- 18 on both sides to get rid of the 18

solve:

7 - 18 = x

-11 = x