Question 355559
{{{3x+7=5x-11}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3x=5x-11-7}}} Subtract {{{7}}} from both sides.



{{{3x-5x=-11-7}}} Subtract {{{5x}}} from both sides.



{{{-2x=-11-7}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-2x=-18}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-18)/(-2)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-2}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=9}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=9}}} 



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