Question

How do you solve `11x-3x=12-20`?

Answer 1

`x=-8`

Explanation:

`11x - 3x = 12 -20`

perform the arithmetic operations on each side:
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divide both sides by `8`
`color(white)("XXXX")` `x=-8`