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

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Answer 1 · 2017-03-27T10:39:59

#x=12#

#-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#

Answer 2 · 2017-03-27T10:45:29

#x=12#

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#