Question

Solve the equation. Check the solution. 11-6x-7-8x=6

X= (Type an integer or a simplified fraction.).

Answer 1

The answer is x=-1/7

Explanation:

11-6x-7-8x=6

Combine like terms

11-7-6x-8x=6

4-14x=6

4-4-14x=6-4

-14x=2

To find x divide both sides by -14

-14x/-14=2/-14

x=-1/7