Which of the following should be done to both sides of the equation x + 11 = −17 to solve the value of x ? 

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To solve the equation \(x + 11 = -17\) for \(x\), you should subtract \(11\) from both sides of the equation. This can be expressed as follows:

\[ x + 11 - 11 = -17 - 11 \]

This simplifies to:

\[ x = -28 \]

So, you should subtract \(11\) from both sides of the equation.

Ok the answers to the whole quick check are:
1. subtract 11
2. −14
3. x − 4 = −12
4. add 3.41
5. x + 1 = 1/2

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  1. Equation: x + 11 = -17
    Action: Subtract 11 from both sides.
    Solution: \( x = -28 \) (as solved previously).

  2. Answer provided: -14
    This might refer to an equation like \( x = -14 \). If you have the original equation, please provide it for clarification.

  3. Equation: x - 4 = -12
    Action: Add 4 to both sides.
    Solution: \( x = -12 + 4 = -8 \).

  4. Answer provided: add 3.41
    This might refer to an equation where you need to add \( 3.41 \) to isolate \( x \). If you have the original equation, please provide that for clarification.

  5. Equation: x + 1 = 1/2
    Action: Subtract 1 from both sides.
    Solution: \( x = \frac{1}{2} - 1 = \frac{1}{2} - \frac{2}{2} = -\frac{1}{2} \).

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