Question

What is the first step to 11-3x=44 ?

Answer 1

Subtract 11 both sides to isolate the variable and it's cooeficient.

Explanation:

Given equation:

• 11 - 3x = 44

The main goal to determine the solution of the equation is to isolate the variable that is present in the equation.

(1) Subtract 11 both sides to isolate the variable and it's cooeficient.

(2) Simplify if possible.

(3) Divide the cooeficient (-3) both sides to remove the cooeficient from the variable.

Once the variable has been isolated, the opposite side of the variable will be the solution to the variable.

• ⇒ 11 - 3x = 44

Step-1: Subtract 11 both sides

• ⇒ 11 - 3x - 11 = 44 - 11
• ⇒ -3x = 44 - 11

Step-2: Simplify (if possible)

• ⇒ -3x = 44 - 11
• ⇒ -3x = 33

Step-3: Divide the cooeficient of x (-3) both sides

• ⇒ -3x = 33
• ⇒ -3x/-3 = 33/-3
• ⇒ x = -11

Therefore, the first step in simplifying the expression (11 - 3x = 44) is to subtract 11 both sides to isolate the variable and it's cooeficient. When the expression is simplified, we get the solution x = -11.