Question

how do u solve for X ? 5x+6=2x-5

Answer 1

\[\large{5x+6=2x-5}\]
\[\large{5x+6-2x=2x-5-2x}\]

Answer 2

Subtracting 2x both sides

Answer 3

\[\large{3x+6=-5}\]
\[\large{3x=-5-6}\]
\[\large{3x=-11}\]

Answer 4

if 3x = -11 then x would equal -11/3 correct??