Solve the equation.

−10x + 1 + 7x = 37

x = −15
x = −12
x = 12
x = 15

1 answer

To solve the equation \( -10x + 1 + 7x = 37 \), we can first combine the like terms:

\[ -10x + 7x + 1 = 37 \]

This simplifies to:

\[ -3x + 1 = 37 \]

Next, we subtract 1 from both sides:

\[ -3x = 36 \]

Now, divide both sides by -3:

\[ x = \frac{36}{-3} = -12 \]

Thus, the solution is:

\[ x = -12 \]

Therefore, the correct answer is \( x = -12 \).