Question

-4x+-3=17
what is the answer

Answer 1

x=-5

Explanation:

-4x+-3=17

First add 3 to both sides.

-4x=20

Then divided by -4

Note: Negatove divided by postive is negative.

20÷(-4) = -5

So.

x=-5

Answer 2

x = -5

Explanation:

-4x + -3 = 17

-4x - 3 = 17

-4x - 3 + 3 = 17 + 3

-4x = 20

-4x/-4 = 20/-4

x = -5

Hope this helps!