Question

5x + 3 = 3x + 11
for some reason I keep getting this wrong

Answer 1

5x+3=3x +11
-3 -3
5x = 3x +8
-3x. -3x
2x=8
/2. /2
X=4

Answer 2

x = 4

Explanation:

5x + 3 = 3x + 11

(5x + 3) - 3= (3x + 11) - 3

5x = 3x + 8

(5x) - 3x = (3x + 8) - 3x

2x = 8

(2x) / 2 = 8 / 2

x = 4