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Solve for x8x-11=6x-5Simplify your answer as much as possible

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Solve the given equation for x as shown below


\begin{gathered} 8x-11=6x-5 \\ \Rightarrow8x-11-6x=6x-5-6x \\ \Rightarrow2x-11=-5 \\ \Rightarrow2x-11+11=-5+11 \\ \Rightarrow2x=6 \\ \Rightarrow(2x)/(2)=(6)/(2) \\ \Rightarrow x=3 \end{gathered}

Therefore, the solution to 8x-11=6x-5 is x=3.

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