Question

Solve the following:
a)X + 5 = 11
b) X- 6 = 8
c) 3 + x = 7
d) 12 = x + 5​

Answer 1

a) x=6

subtract 5 from each side.

b) x= 14

add 6 to each side

c) x=4

subtract 3 from both sides

d) x=7

subtract 5 from both sides

Explanation:

a) subtract 5 from each side.

b) add 6 to each side

c) subtract 3 from both sides

d) subtract 5 from both sides

Answer 2

Explanation:

a) X + 5 = 11

Subtract 5 from both sides

X = 6

b) X - 6 = 8

Add 6 on both sides

X = 14

c) 3 + X = 7

Subtract 3 on both sides

X = 4

d) 12 = X + 5

Subtract 5 from both sides

7 = X or X = 7