Question

Which is a solution to x + 3 = 2x - 8? 10 11 12

Answer 1

x=11

Explanation:

Subtract 3 from both sides

x+3=2x-8

x+3-3 =2x-8-3

Then simplify it

x=2x-11

Again, subtract 3 from both sides

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

Simplify

-x=-11

Divide both sides and simplify and then you get x=11