Question

Select the correct answer.

What is the solution for x in the equation?

-11x − 30 + 6x = 0

A. x = 6

B. x = -30/17

C. x = 30/17

D. x = -6

Answer 1

D

1.collect like terms (-11x and 6x) which equal -5

2. rewrite equation (-5x-30=0)

3. Move constant to the right hand side and change its sign.(-5x=30)

4. Divide both sides by -5 (30 divided by -5 equal s -6)

Answer 2

the answer is d. x= -6