Question

Solve the algebraic equation
11 = 3 - 7x

Answer 1

x= -8/7

Explanation:

1. subtract 3 from both sides

2. divide both sides by 7 to isolate x

3. multiply both sides by -1 so x can become positive

Answer 2

-8/7 =x

Explanation:

11 = 3 - 7x

Subtract 3 from each side

11-3 = 3-7x-3

8 = -7x

Divide each side by -7

8/-7 = -7x/-7

-8/7 =x