Question

If 2x+3+7x=-24 what is the value of x

Answer 1

Answer:

$2x + 3 + 7x = - 24 \\ \\ 9x + 3 = - 24 \\ \\ 9x = - 24 - 3 \\ \\ 9x = - 27 \\ \\ x = \frac{ - 27}{9} \\ \\ x = - 3$

Answer 2

Answer:

2x+7x+3=-24

9x=-24-3

9x=-21

x=-7/3