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Solve for x, 8x + 11 5x + 68

User Shaul
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Answer:

x = 19

Explanation:

8x+11 = 5x+68 1. -5x on both sides

3x+11 = 68 2. -11 on both sides

3x = 57 3. /3 on both sides

x = 19

User Muc
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X = 19

8x + 11 = 5x + 68
-5x -11 = -5x -11
3x = 57
x = 19
User Stefan
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