1. Remove constant7x - 11 = 38Balance both sides. left side right side = 7x - 11387x = 49x = _Undo the visible number.Undo the visible number.
2. Divide coefficient7x - 11 = 38Balance both sides. left side right side = 7x4949 / 7 = 7x = _Divide by the x coefficient.Divide by the x coefficient.
3. Check7x - 11 = 38Balance both sides. left side right side = x7x = 7x = 7Substitute the answer back.Substitute the answer back.