SOLUTION: If 2(x � 5) = �11, then x = ?

Question 144552: If 2(x � 5) = �11, then x = ?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation

Divide both sides by 2

Add 5 to both sides

Combine like terms

So the answer is

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