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What is the value of x in the equation 11+7x=-17

User Blehi
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Answer: x = -4

Explanation:

Given equation

11 + 7x = -17

Subtract 11 on both sides

11 + 7x - 11 = -17 - 11

7x = -28

Divide 7 on both sides

7x / 7 = -28 / 7


\boxed{x=-4}

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User Spkrtn
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\\ \rm\Rrightarrow 11+7x=-17


\\ \rm\Rrightarrow 7x=-7-11


\\ \rm\Rrightarrow 7x=-28


\\ \rm\Rrightarrow x=(-28)/(7)


\\ \rm\Rrightarrow x=-4

User ZafarYousafi
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