Question

Solve for x8x-11=6x-5Simplify your answer as much as possible

Answer 1

Solve the given equation for x as shown below

`\begin{gathered} 8x-11=6x-5 \\ \Rightarrow8x-11-6x=6x-5-6x \\ \Rightarrow2x-11=-5 \\ \Rightarrow2x-11+11=-5+11 \\ \Rightarrow2x=6 \\ \Rightarrow(2x)/(2)=(6)/(2) \\ \Rightarrow x=3 \end{gathered}`

Therefore, the solution to 8x-11=6x-5 is x=3.