what is the answer for 11x-21=17-8x

Answer 1

11x-21=17-8x

11x-21+21=17+21-8x

11x=38-8x

11x+8x=38-8x+8x

19x=38

19x/19=38/19

x=2

Answer 2

11x-21=17-8x
11x+8x=17+21
19x=38
19x/19=38/19
x=2