Question

Solve algebraically

-2x + 17 = 11
What is x​

Answer 1

x = 3

Solution:

equation: -2x + 17 = 11

Step 1: subtract 17 in both sides

-2x + 17 = 11

-2x + 17 - 17 = 11 - 17

-2x = 11 - 7 (solve for -2x: 11 - 7)

-2x = -6

Step 2: divide -2 in both sides then solve for x.

-2x = -6

-2x -6

____ = ____

-2 -2

(solve for x):

-6

x = ___

-2

x = 3

Answer 2

x=3

Explanation: