Question

Solve the equation -10x + 1 + 7x = 37

Answer 1

Answer:

$x = -12$

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1:  Combine like terms

$(-10x + 7x) + 1 = 37$

$-3x + 1 = 37$

Step 2:  Subtract 1 from both sides

$-3x + 1 - 1 = 37 - 1$

$-3x = 36$

Step 3:  Divide both sides by -3

$-3x / -3 = 36 / -3$

$x = -12$

Answer:  $x = -12$

Answer 2

Answer:

x = -12

Step-by-step 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