Question

2x + 3 + 7x = – 24, what is the value of x?
14x + 3 = - 24
theeeeen I get stuck, HELP!

Answer 1

x = -3

Explanation:

question is

2x + 3 + 7x = -24

First you combine the like terms

2x and 7x you can add them so it will be 9x

so it will then it will be like this:

9x + 3 = -24

now you take the 3 and send it to the other side, and right now the 3 is positive so when it goes to the other side it will turn into -3

so

9x = -24 -3

again now you combine the like terms

-24 -3 = - 27

now you have

9x = -27

now just divide each side by 9

x = -27/9

x = -3

Sorry if this doesnt help

Answer 2

-3

Explanation:

2x + 3 +7x = -24

Add the X together

9x +3 = -24

Bring over the +3. [when you bring over change the sign]

9x = -24 -3

9x = -27

-27 divide by 9 to find X

therefore answer is

x= -3.

Hope this helps