Question

−10x + 1 + 7x = 37
solve the equation

Answer 1

The value of x is 6.

Answer 2

The solution is:

x = -12

Work/explanation:

To solve this problem, we isolate x.

First I combine like terms:

`\bf{-10x+1+7x=37}`

`\bf{-10x+7x+1=37}`

`\bf{-3x+1=37}`

Subtract 1 from each side

`\bf{-3x=36}`

Divide each side by -3

`\bf{x=-12}`

Hence, x = -12