SOLUTION: Solve the equation 2x+3=11 using mental math. Explain the reasoning you used to find the solution.

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Question 497772: Solve the equation 2x+3=11 using mental math. Explain the reasoning you used to find the solution.
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I did.
x = 4
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I subtracted 3, then divided by 2.

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