−11x+21=−3x−6

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To solve the equation -11x + 21 = -3x - 6, we need to isolate the x variable on one side of the equation.

First, let's combine like terms by moving the -3x term to the left side:

-11x + 3x + 21 = -6

Simplifying,

-8x + 21 = -6

Next, let's move the constant term (21) to the right side by subtracting 21 from both sides of the equation:

-8x = -6 - 21

Simplifying,

-8x = -27

To solve for x, divide both sides by -8:

x = (-27) / (-8)

Simplifying,

x = 27/8

Therefore, the solution to the equation -11x + 21 = -3x - 6 is x = 27/8.