Question

How do I solve for x on this equation X+11-5x=12-(3x-5)

Answer 1

Answer:

$x=-6$

Step-by-step explanation:

We begin with this

$x+11-5x=12-(3x-5)$

First we can distribute the negative

$x+11-5x=12-3x+5$

Now we can combine like terms on each side of the equals

$11-4x=17-3x$

Now we can add 4x to each side and subtract 17 from each side

$x=-6$