5x + 4 = -11 What could you do to further isolate the variable?

5x+4=-11

so subtract 4 from both sides

your left with

5x=-15

Divide 5 from both sides

x=-3

step-by-step explanation:

step 1: solve one of the equations for one of the variables. let's solve the first equation for y:

step 2: substitute that equation into the other equation, and solve for x.

step 3: substitute x = 4 x = 4 x=4 into one of the original equations, and solve for y.