Question

Complete the following proof. Given: 2x 11 = 15 Prove: x = 2

Answer 1

are you adding or subtracting the 11?

Answer 2

Hence, x = 2.

Explanation:

Given : Given: 2x + 11 = 15 .

To find : Prove: x = 2.

Solution : We have given 2x + 11 = 15 .

On subtracting both sides by 11

2x = 15 - 11

2x = 4

On dividing both sides by 2

x = 2

Hence, x = 2.

Therefore, Hence, x = 2.