SOLUTION: Hello could I get some help on solving 5-11/x+2=3 and what property do I use if you could show me the steps on how to do it it would be tremendous help. Thanks!

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Question 508747: Hello could I get some help on solving 5-11/x+2=3 and what property do I use if you could show me the steps on how to do it it would be tremendous help. Thanks!
Answer by jerryguo41(197) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%285-11%29%2F%28x%2B2%29=+3
1) Minus
-6%2F%28x%2B2%29=3
2) Multiply (x+2)
-6=3%28x%2B2%29
3) Distrabute
-6=3x%2B6
4)Minus -6 both sides
-12=3x
5)Divide
x=-4
Better? :P