Question

What value of x is in the solution set of 2x-3>11-5x

Answer 1

x>2

Explanation:

2x-3 > 11-5x

first, add 5x to both sides:

2x-3 +5x > 11-5x +5x

7x-3 > 11

then, add 3 to both sides:

7x-3 +3 > 11 +3

7x > 14

finally, divide both sides by 7:

7x ÷7 > 14 ÷7

x>2

Answer 2

x>2

Explanation:

2x-3>11-5x

7x-3>11

7x>11

x>2