Asked by Baddie Curtis Brown on May 30, 2024
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Solve the linear equation 11x−5=11−5x11 x - 5 = 11 - 5 x11x−5=11−5x for x .
A) x=1
B) x=0
C) x=5
D) x=11
E) x=14
Linear Equation
An algebraic equation in which each term is either a constant or the product of a constant and a single variable, and it graphs as a straight line.
Solve
The process of finding an answer or solution to a mathematical problem or equation.
- Be able to solve linear equations and understand the properties of equality.
Verified Answer
AE
Amanda EnglishMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
To solve the equation 11x−5=11−5x11x - 5 = 11 - 5x11x−5=11−5x , first add 5x5x5x to both sides to get 16x−5=1116x - 5 = 1116x−5=11 , then add 555 to both sides to get 16x=1616x = 1616x=16 , and finally divide both sides by 161616 to find x=1x = 1x=1 .
Learning Objectives
- Be able to solve linear equations and understand the properties of equality.