Question

what value of x that will make x/3 - 2 = - 11/4

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -9/4

Step-by-step explanation:

x/3 - 2 = - 11/4

Add 2 to each side

x/3 - 2+2 = - 11/4+2

Get a common denominator on the right

x/3 = -11/4 + 8/4

x/3 = -3/4

Multiply each side by 3

x/3*3 = -3/4 *3

x = -9/4

Answer 2

Answer:

$x= -\frac{9}{4}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{x}{3} - 2 = -\frac{11}{4}$

$\frac{x}{3} -\frac{6}{3} = -\frac{11}{4}$

$\frac{x-6}{3} = -\frac{11}{4}$

Multiply both sides by 3

$x-6 = -\frac{33}{4}$

$x= -\frac{33}{4} + 6$

$x= -\frac{33}{4} + \frac{24}{4}$

$x= -\frac{9}{4}$