Question

Solve 6x - 11 = x + 14

Answer 1

Explanation:

6x-11=x+14

`6x - x - 11 - 14 = 0 \\ 5x - 25 = 0 \\5x = 25 \\ x = 5`

Answer 2

x=5

Explanation:

(the goal is to get x by itself)

subtract x on both sides

5x-11=14

add 11 on both sides

5x=25

divide 5 on both sides

x=5

and check your work by plugging x back in to see if the two sides equal each other.