Question

2x - 11 = -8x + 14
Simplify

Answer 1

x=2.5 (hope this helps)

Explanation:

2x-11=-8+14

+11 +11

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2x=-8x+25

+8x +8x

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10x=25

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10 10

x=2.5

Answer 2

x = 2.5

Explanation:

2x - 11 = -8x + 14

Add 8x to both sides

10x - 11 = 14

Add 11 to both sides

10x = 25

Divide both sides by 10

x = 2.5