SOLUTION: How do i solve 2x-11=3x-7 ?

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Question 713004: How do i solve 2x-11=3x-7 ?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-11=3x-7 Start with the given equation.


2x=3x-7%2B11 Add 11 to both sides.


2x-3x=-7%2B11 Subtract 3x from both sides.


-x=-7%2B11 Combine like terms on the left side.


-x=4 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%284%29%2F%28-1%29 Divide both sides by -1 to isolate x.


x=-4 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-4