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0 If 3x+ 11 = 86-5 the x = ?

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Answer: x = 70/3

Explanation:

Given equation

3x + 11 = 86 - 5

Simplify by subtraction

3x + 11 = 81

Subtract 11 on both sides

3x + 11 - 11 = 81 - 11

3x = 70

Divide 3 on both sides

3x / 3 = 70 / 3


\boxed{x=(70)/(3) }

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User Erickson
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The answer would be 23 1/3
User DOOManiac
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