Question

Write the equation represented in the verbal phrase below. Then solve the equation. (use x for your variable) The difference of 11 and 2 times a number "x" is 1 Your variable "x" is equal to

Answer 1

x = 5

Explanation:

Let

x = the unknown variable

The difference of 11 and 2 times a number "x" is 1

11 - 2x = 1

Find x

11 - 2x = 1

Add 2x to both sides

11 - 2x + 2x = 1 + 2x

11 = 1 + 2x

Subtract 1 from both sides

11 - 1 = 1 + 2x - 1

10 = 2x

Divide both sides by 2

10 / 2 = 2x / 2

5 = x

x = 5