Question

What is the value of x in the equation 2 – 11x = 4x + 17?

Answer 1

x=-1

Explanation:

• 2-11x=4x+17
• -11x-4x=17-2
• -15x=15
• -15x÷-15=15÷-15
• x=-1

Answer 2

-1=x

Explanation:

2-11x=4x+17 Given

2(+11x)-11x=4x+(11x)+17 Subtract 11x from both sides

2=15x+17 Simplify

2 (-17)=15x (-17) +17 Subtract 17 from both sides

-15=15x Simplify

-15/15=15x/15 Divide both sides by 15 (isolate x)

-1=x Simplify