Question

Solve the equation -10x + 1 + 7 = 37

Answer 1

-2.9

Explanation:

-10x + 1 + 7 = 37

Combine like factors.

-10x + 8 = 37

Subtract 8 from both sides.

-10x = 29

Divide both sides by -10.

x = -2.9

Answer 2

x = -29/10 = -2 9/10

Explanation:

-10x + 1 + 7 = 37

Combine like terms

-10x +8 = 37

Subtract 8 from each side

-10x + 8-8 = 37-8

-10x = 29

Divide each side by -10

-10x/-10 = 29/-10

x = -29/10

x = -2 9/10