Solve Two-Step Linear Equations Practice

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Solve for x
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−5x−11=19
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x=

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-5x - 11 = 19\), follow these steps:

1. Add 11 to both sides to isolate the term with \(x\): \[ -5x - 11 + 11 = 19 + 11 \] This simplifies to: \[ -5x = 30 \]

2. Divide both sides by -5 to solve for \(x\): \[ x = \frac{30}{-5} \] This simplifies to: \[ x = -6 \]

So, the solution is: \[ x = -6 \]