SOLUTION: how do i check my answer for 3x+5=2x-11 3x2x-11-5 3x-2x-11-5 x=-11-5 x=-16?

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Question 927787: how do i check my answer for 3x+5=2x-11 3x2x-11-5 3x-2x-11-5 x=-11-5 x=-16?
Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

3x%2B5=2x-11
3x-2x%2B5=2x-2x-11
x%2B5=-11
x%2B5-5=-11-5
x=-16

check:
3x%2B5=2x-11 ...substitute -16 for x
3%28-16%29%2B5=2%28-16%29-11
-48%2B5=-32-11
-43=-43...since left side of equation sign is same as right side, your answer is correct