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Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given the equation:

x + 6 = 11

Solve for x.

Solution:

In order to solve for x, we simply need to transpose 6 to the other side of the equation, hence we must take  note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.

x + 6 = 11

x = 11 - 6

x = 5

Final answer:

x = 5