Prealgebra (7th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Section 3.3 - Solving Linear Equations in One Variable - Exercise Set - Page 189: 38

Answer

The solution is 4

Work Step by Step

4x-11x =-14-14 Simplify -7x = -28 Divide by -7 on both sides $\frac{-7x}{-7}$ =$\frac{-28}{-7}$ x=4 The solution is 4 Check 4x-11x =-14-14 4$\times$4 - 11$\times$ 4=-14-14 Multiply 16 - 44 = -28 -28 = -28
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