How do you solve -11+ x - 3= 14- 19+ 3?

2 Answers
Mar 27, 2017

x=12

Explanation:

-11+x-3=14-19+3

Move all known numbers to the right by adding 11 and 3 on both sides,

x=14-19+3+11+3

Add all known numbers together,

x=12

Mar 27, 2017

x=12

Explanation:

We want to find the value of x i.e: make x stand alone

-11+x-3=14-19+3

First, simplify each side of the equation if possible

x-11-3=-5+3

x-14=-2

Then group like terms. When you move a term to another side, the sign changes.

x=-2+14

Now solve for x

x=12