11x+4 15x-24 x is equal to what #?

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given the equation: 

11x +415x -24

Determine the value of x.

Solution:

Transpose -24 on the other side of the equation. Note that when transposing a number, the sign changes. 

11x + 415x = 24

Combine like terms.

426x = 24

Solve for x  by dividing both sides with 426.

x = 24/426

x = 0.056