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I need help on this equation 2x+5=11

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x=3 in this math equation
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Answer:

x=3

Explanation:

Given the equation:


2x+5=11

To solve for x, begin by subtracting 5 from both sides of the equation.


\begin{gathered} 2x+5-5=11-5 \\ 2x=6 \end{gathered}

Next, divide both sides by 2.


\begin{gathered} (2x)/(2)=(6)/(2) \\ x=3 \end{gathered}

The value of x is 3.

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