Question

3.5x + 11 = -3

what is x ??

Answer 1

x = -4

Explanation:

First step is to subtract 11 from both sides:

3.5x + 11 = -3

- 11 - 11

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3.5x = -14

Then, divide both sides by 3.5:

3.5x = -14

x = -4