Question

What is the solution of the equation 11−4x=−9 ?
5
5

−5
negative 5

−12
negative Start Fraction 1 over 2 End Fraction

12

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( 11 - 4x = -9 \), we can follow these steps:

1. **Subtract 11 from both sides:**
\[
-4x = -9 - 11
\]
\[
-4x = -20
\]

2. **Divide both sides by -4:**
\[
x = \frac{-20}{-4}
\]
\[
x = 5
\]

So the solution to the equation \( 11 - 4x = -9 \) is \( x = 5 \).