SOLUTION: 3+11 = 5+x

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Question 264609: 3+11 = 5+x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%2B11=5%2Bx Start with the given equation.


14=5%2Bx Combine like terms on the left side.


14-5=x Subtract 5 from both sides.


9=x Combine like terms.


So the solution is x=9