Question

3х + 1 = -11
What is the answer?

Answer 1

x=-4

Explanation:

3x+1=-11

subtract one from both sides

3x+1= -11

-1 -1

3x=-12

divide by 3 on both sides

3x/3 -12/3

x= -4

Answer 2

-4

Explanation:

3x+1=-11

-1 -1

3x=-12

/3 /3

x = -4