Question

Identify the method that will be used to solve for x for each equation.
x – 11 = 9

Answer 1

We add 11 to both sides

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define equation

x - 11 = 9

Step 2: Identify

We need to isolate x, and to do so, we have to get rid of the -11 on the left side. We should add 11 to both sides to isolate x and to get our answer.