Question

Which of the follwing equations has the same solution as 3x-5=5x+11?

a. 2x-5=11 b. 3x=5x+6 c. 3x+6=5x d. -5=2x+11

Answer 1

-5 = 2x + 11

Explanation:

3x - 5 = 5x + 11

→ Minus 5x from both sides

-2x - 5 = 11

→ Add 5 to both sides

-2x = 16

→ Divide both sides by -2

x = -8