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2x+5 = 11
What is x in this equation

User Viq
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Answer:

3

Explanation:

2x+5=11

subtract 5 from both sides of the equation

  • 2x=6

Then divide by two to both sides of the equation

  • x=3
User Isaac Pak
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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

Subtract 5 from both sides:

2x=6

Divide both sides by 2:

x=3

User Andrew Shatnyy
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