Solve the following equation: 1/2 (4x - 10) + 5 = x - 11

(1 point)
11
6
–11
–6

1 answer

To solve the equation, we can start by simplifying the left side:

1/2(4x - 10) + 5 = x - 11
2x - 5 + 5 = x - 11
2x = x - 11

Next, we can subtract x from both sides to isolate the variable on one side:

2x - x = x - 11 - x
x = -11

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -11.