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Solve for x 6x + 11= - (6x + 5)
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Solve for x

6x + 11= - (6x + 5)

User Carolineggordon
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Answer:

x = -4/3

Explanation:

6x + 11 = -6x - 5

12x = -16

x = -4/3

User Rmweiss
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Answer:

x = -4/3

Explanation:

6x + 11= - (6x + 5)

Distribute the minus sign

6x+11 = -6x-5

Add 6x to each side

6x+11 +6x = -6x-5+6x

12x+11 = -5

Subtract 11 from each side

12x+11-11 = -5-11

12x = -16

Divide by 12

12x/12 = -16/12

x = -4/3

User Rajnikant Kakadiya
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