11 + 3x = 8 - 2x
what is x ?
11 + 3x = 8 - 2x add 2x to both sides and subtract 11 from both sides
5x = -3 divide by 5 on both sides
x = -3/5
You have to add 2x to both sides which cancels it out on the right side. Then subtract 11 from both sides so it cancels out the 11 on the left. Therefore, 5x = -3. You have to divide by 5 to give x.
