Question

Solve the equation


-10x+1+7x=37

Answer 1

-12

Explanation:

-10x+1+7x =37

-10x+7x+1 =37 (-10x+7x = -3x)

-3x+1 =37

-3x =37 -1

-3x =36

-3x / -3 = 36 / -3

x = -12

Answer 2

x = -12

Explanation:

`\sf - 10x+1+7x=37`

Combine like terms.

`\sf - 3x+1=37`

Subtract 1 from both sides.

`\sf - 3x=37−1`

`\sf - 3x=36`

Divide both sides by -3.

`\sf \cfrac{ - 3x}{3} = \cfrac{36}{3}`

`\sf x = - 12`