Question

L.H.S of 2x - 3 = 8 is​

Answer 1

5.5

Explanation:

2x -3 = 8

then

2x = 8 + 3 = 11

means

2x = 11

then

x = 11 ÷ 2

x = 5.5

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we change the sign (- or +)

then take the number to the other side of the equal (with the changed sign)

leaving the x alone so that we can answer the equation..

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to make sure

2×5.5 -3 = .....

it will be 8