algebra equation

Question

not sure how to solve this equation

-74=3+7x

Answer 1

Solve for x.

 

Step 1: subtract the 3 to the left side of the equals sign.

-74 = 3 + 7x

-3     -3

-77    0

 

Step 2: divide -77 by 7 to isolate the x value.

-77 = 7x

  7      7

 

Answer: you should have x = -11 

Answer 2

Virginia,  to solve -74=3+7x;  First add -3 to both sides of the equation;  -77=7x;  then divide both sides of the equation by 7;  x=-11;  Check:  -74= 3+7(-11);  -74=3+ -77;  -74=-74

Answer 3

-74 = 3 + 7x

-  3   -3

-77    0 + 7x

-77 = 7x

Divide by 7 to isolate x

-11= x

Answer -11