Question

Which of the following is the solution to 17 - 2x = -11?

(A) -14
(B) -3
(C) 3
(D) 14

Answer 1

(D)14
17-2x=-11
-2x=-11-17
-2x=-28
X=14

Answer 2

(D)14

Explanation:

17-2x=-11

17+11=2x

28=2x

28/2=2x/2

14=x

x=14