Question

Translate each sentence into an equation. Then find each number. The sum of eleven and seven times a number is –17.

Answer 1

11 + 7x = -17

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Answer 2

Answer:

x=-4

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that

The sum of eleven and seven times a number is -17.

We have to convert the given sentence into an equation and find the value of number.

Let x be the number.

Seven times a number=$7\times x$

Seven times a number=$7x$

Sum of eleven and 7 times  a number x=$11+7x$

According to question

$11+7x=-17$

$7x=-17-11$

Using subtraction property of equality

$7x=-28$

$x=\frac{-28}{7}=-4$

Using division property of equality

Hence, the value of  number=x=-4