Solve for x .

Question

5=2x−11 (1 point)
Responses

x=−3
x equals negative 3

x=8
x equals 8

x=−8
x equals negative 8

x=3
x equals 3

Answer 1

To solve for x in the equation 5=2x−11, add 11 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with x:

5 + 11 = 2x − 11 + 11
16 = 2x

Then, divide both sides of the equation by 2:

16/2 = 2x/2
8 = x

Therefore, x equals 8.