3x-5=2x+6 1 -1 11 -11
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Given the equation:
3x -5 = 2x + 6
Solve for x.
Solution:
In order to solve for x, simply transpose 2x and -5 to the opposite sides of the equation hence it must be taken to note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.
3x - 5 = 2x + 6
3x - 2x = 6 + 5
x = 11
Final answer:
x = 11