Question

e. $25x + -11 = -86$
$x = \boldsymbol{\square}$

Explanation:

Step1: Add 11 to both sides

$25x + (-11) + 11 = -86 + 11$
$25x = -75$

Step2: Divide by 25 on both sides

$\frac{25x}{25} = \frac{-75}{25}$
$x = -3$

Answer:

$-3$