Question

Solve for x. x-9=3x+11

Answer 1

what methods do you know of that will help you in this?

Answer 2

subtract 3x from both sides, then add 9 to both sides, finally diivde -2

Answer 3

the process is more important than the answer at the moment; these problem are designed to give you the practice you need to develop good math skills later on

Answer 4

x=3x+11+9
x-3x=20
-2x=20
x=20/-2
x=-10

Answer 5

You are right I did mine way too fast!

Answer 6

x=3x+11+9 x-3x=20 -2x=20 x=20/-2 x=-10

Answer 7

even when i do mine slow it goes awry some how ;)