Question

3x + 4 = 8x - 11
Solve using properties of equality.
check your solution.
x = a

Answer 1

x = 3

Explanation:

Step 1. add 11 to both sides

3x + 4 = 8x - 11

+11 +11

3x + 15 = 8x

Step 2. subtract 3x from both sides

3x + 15 = 8x

- 3x -3x

15 = 5x

Step 3. divide by 5 to isolate x

15 = 5x

/5 /5

x = 5

Answer 2

x=3

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