how do I do 3x-1/4=-5/11

Question

please help I have been sticking this question

Answer 1

(3x-1)/4 = -5/11

Cross multiply to get; 11(3x-1) = -20

33x - 11 = -20

33x = -9

x = -9/33 = -3/11

Answer 2

You first need to isolate the x to one side of the equation by adding 1/4 to both sides. You need to create a common denominator to add 1/4 to -5/11, or 11/44 + (-20/44) = -9/44. Your new equation is 3x = -9/44. Divide by 3 to get x = -3/44 and that's your answer.