SOLUTION: 3(x - 3 ) = 5x - 11 how do you figure out X

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Question 261103: 3(x - 3 ) = 5x - 11 how do you figure out X
Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given: 3%28x+-+3+%29+=+5x+-+11

Distribute: 3x-9=5x-11

Combine similar terms (change sign): 11-9=5x-3x
2=2x ---> cross%282%291%2Fcross%282%291=cross%282%29x%2Fcross%282%291
red%28x=1%29, Answer

Check via given: 3%28red%281%29-3%29=5%281%29-11
3%28-2%29=5-11
-6=-6

Thank you,
Jojo