Linear Equation

Question

-7x+11+9x-15=-2

Answer 1

-7x+11+9x-15=-2

 

first combined like terms

 

-7x +9x+11-15 =-2

 

2x -4=-2

 

add 4 to both sides

 

2x =2

 

divide by 2 to both sides

 

x = 1

Answer 2

Combine Like Terms

-7x+11+9x-15=-2

2x-4=-2

Add +4 to both sides of the equation

2x=2

Divide both sides by 2 to solve for x

x=1