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Solve the equation: 6x +11 -2x = -5. What is the value of x?

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Answer:

x = -4

Explanation:

Solve:

  • 6x + 11 - 2x = -5
  • 4x + 11 = -5
  • 4x = -5 - 11
  • 4x = -16
  • x = -16 ÷ 4
  • x = -4

The value of x = -4

Check:

  • 6(-4) + 11 - 2(-4) = -5
  • -24 + 11 + 8 = -5
  • -24 + 19 = -5
  • -24 = -5 - 19
  • -24 = -24

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