Solve for x . 5=2x−11 (1 point) Responses x=3 x equals 3 x=−8 x equals negative 8 x=8 x equals 8 x=−3

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To solve the equation \( 5 = 2x - 11 \), follow these steps:

  1. Add 11 to both sides of the equation: \[ 5 + 11 = 2x \] \[ 16 = 2x \]

  2. Now, divide both sides by 2 to solve for \( x \): \[ x = \frac{16}{2} \] \[ x = 8 \]

So, the solution is \( x = 8 \).