Question

-3x + 4 = -29
what does x= ?

Answer 1

-3x + 4=-29
4+29=3 x
33=3 x
33/3=3 x/3
11= x

Answer 2

x = 11

Explanation:

-3x + 4 = -29

step one : subtract 4 from both sides

-3x = -29 - 4

-3x=-33

step two : divide -3 from both sides

-33 ÷ -3 = 11

x = 11

check your work now

-3(11) + 4 = -29

-3 x 11 = -33

-33 + 4 = -29