Question

Solve the two-step equation.

14 = 31.7 – 3x

What is the solution?

Answer 1

The answer is 5.9

Explanation:

1) Subtract 31.7 from both sides.

`14 - 31.7 = - 3x`

2) Simplify 14 - 31.7 to -17.7

`- 17.7 = - 3x`

3) Divide both sides by -3.

`( - 17.7)/( - 3) = x`

4) Simplify -17.7/-3 to 5.9

`5.9 = x`

5) Switch sides.

`x = 5.9`

Therefor, the answer is x = 5.9.