SOLUTION: how do you solve: -12+x/11 =-3

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Question 216782: how do you solve:
-12+x/11 =-3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-12%2Bx%2F11=-3 Start with the given equation.


11%28-12%2Bx%2Fcross%2811%29%29=11%28-3%29 Multiply both sides by the LCD 11 to clear any fractions.


-132%2Bx=-33 Distribute and multiply.


x=-33%2B132 Add 132 to both sides.


x=99 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=99