Question

−10x + 1 + 7x = 37 x = −15 x = −12 x = 12 x = 15

Answer 1

x = -12

Explanation:

−10x + 1 + 7x = 37

Combine like terms

-3x+1 = 37

Subtract 1 from each side

−3x + 1 -1 = 37-1

-3x = 36

Divide each side by -3

-3x/-3 = 36/-3

x = -12