Is the answer -17 or -11

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rosijanka [135]2 years ago

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<h2>Maneuvering an equals sign</h2><h3>Concept</h3>

Learn the rules and implications of moving numbers across an equals sign to combine like terms.

<h3>Utilization</h3>

When you move a negative number across an equals sign (in incredibly linear equations), you should always add it, the inverse (subtract) goes for positive numbers.

$-3+x = -14\\x = -14 + 3\\x = -11$

<h3>Answer</h3>

x = -11

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