Question

Solve the equation for the variable, show your work

11x - 16 = -49

x = _____

Answer 1

x=-3

Explanation:

1. Add 16 to both sides of the equation

11−16=−49

11−16+16=−49+16

2. Simplify.

IF you add the numbers you will get:

11x=-33

3. Divide both sides of the equation by the same term

11=−33

11/11=−33/11

4. Simplify.

x=-3

Hope this helps :)

Answer 2

x = -3

Explanation:

Given,

11x - 16 = -49

=> 11x = - 49 + 16

=> 11x = -33

`= > x = ( - 33)/(11)`

=> x = -3 (Ans)