SOLUTION: 11-2x=31-7x

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Question 708170: 11-2x=31-7x
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11-2x=31-7x Start with the given equation.


-2x=31-7x-11 Subtract 11 from both sides.


-2x%2B7x=31-11 Add 7x to both sides.


5x=31-11 Combine like terms on the left side.


5x=20 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%2820%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x.


x=4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=4