Question

Solve the Multi-Step Equations and check. Solve for x

15x - 24 - 4x = -79

Answer 1

x = -5

Explanation:

15x - 24 - 4x = -79

11x - 24 = -79

11x = -55

x = -5

Check:

15 * -5 - 24 - 4 * -5

= -75 - 24 + 20

= -79

Answer 2

x = -5

Explanation:

Step 1: Write out equation

15x - 24 - 4x = -79

Step 2: Combine like terms

11x - 24 = -79

Step 3: Add 24 to both sides

11x = -55

Step 4: Divide both sides by 11

x = -5

Step 5: Check step

Plug in -5 into the original equation

15(-5) - 24 - 4(-5) = -79

-75 - 24 + 20 = -79

-99 + 20 = -79

-79 = -79