Question

What is the solution of the equation 11−4x=−9 ?(1 point)
Responses

12
Start Fraction 1 over 2 End Fraction

5
5

−12
negative Start Fraction 1 over 2 End Fraction

−5

Answer 1

To solve the equation 11-4x=-9, we need to isolate the variable x.

First, let's subtract 11 from both sides of the equation:
11-4x-11=-9-11
-4x=-20

Next, divide both sides of the equation by -4 to solve for x:
x=(-20)/(-4)
x=5

Therefore, the solution to the equation 11-4x=-9 is x=5.