Question

3x + 5 = 5x - 11. What is the value of x in this equation.

Answer 1

X=8

Explanation:

3x+5=5x-11

-3x = -3x Subtract the 3x from both sides

5 = 2x-11 You will end up with 5 on the left and 2x-11 on the right

+11 = +11 Add 11 to both sides to get rid of 11 on the right

16 =2x you will end up with 16=2x

16/2=2/2 Lastly divide 2 on both sides

8=x You will end up with the answer as x=8

Answer 2

make sure that when you bring a number to the other side of the equal sign, you need to change from + to - or from - to +