Question

Question

Solve for x
.
5=2x−11
(1 point)
Responses

x=−3
x equals negative 3

x=−8
x equals negative 8

x=8
x equals 8

x=3

Answer 1

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

1. First, add 11 to both sides: \[ 5 + 11 = 2x \] \[ 16 = 2x \]

2. Next, divide both sides by 2: \[ x = \frac{16}{2} = 8 \]

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

The correct response is:

• x=8
• x equals 8