Solve for x

5 = 2x - 11

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To solve for x in the equation 5 = 2x - 11, we can start by isolating the variable x.

First, we add 11 to both sides of the equation:
5 + 11 = 2x - 11 + 11

This simplifies to:
16 = 2x

Next, we divide both sides of the equation by 2:
16/2 = 2x/2

This simplifies to:
8 = x

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = 8.