SOLUTION: what is the answer to this equation 2x+11=x+17

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Question 553290: what is the answer to this equation 2x+11=x+17
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, mananth:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x%2B11=x%2B17 Start with the given equation.


2x=x%2B17-11 Subtract 11 from both sides.


2x-x=17-11 Subtract x from both sides.


x=17-11 Combine like terms on the left side.


x=6 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=6


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Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+11=x+17
add -x
2x-x+11=x-x+17
x+11=17
add -11
x+11-11=17-11
x=6