Solve 12x + 11 = 179
The solution of 12x + 11 = 179 is x = 14.
How to work it out
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The goal is to get x alone. Undo the operations in the opposite order: first the addition, then the multiplication.
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Subtract 11 from both sides:
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Divide both sides by 12:
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Check: put x = 14 back into the equation.
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ 12x + 11 = 179\ \Rightarrow\ x = 14 \]
\[ 12x + 11 = 179 \]
\[ 12x + 11 - 11 = 179 - 11 \ \Rightarrow\ 12x = 168 \]
\[ \frac{12x}{12} = \frac{168}{12} \ \Rightarrow\ x = 14 \]
\[ 12\cdot14 + 11 = 168 + 11 = 179 \checkmark \]Trying values of x in 12x + 11 = 179
| x | 12x + 11 | Equals 179? |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 155 | no |
| 13 | 167 | no |
| 14 | 179 | yes |
| 15 | 191 | no |
| 16 | 203 | no |
Questions
What is x in 12x + 11 = 179?
The solution of 12x + 11 = 179 is x = 14.
How do you solve 12x + 11 = 179?
Subtract 11 from both sides to get 12x = 168, then divide both sides by 12 to get x = 14.
How do I check the answer?
Replace x by 14: 12(14) + 11 = 179, which is 179.