The sum of 5 and 6 is equal to the difference of x and 11. Translate to equation?

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Answer 1 · 2017-12-10T02:36:14

#5 + 6 = x - 11#

In this case, #x# has to be #22#, because #22-11 = 11#.

Or, #5 + 6 = 11 - x#, in this case #x# has to be #0#, because #11 - 0 = 11#.

Answer 2 · 2017-12-10T02:38:55

#5 + 6 = x - 11#

SUM: #5 + 6#
Difference: #x - 11#

They are equal: #5 + 6 = x - 11#

Solve:
#5 + 6 + 11 = x#
#x = 22#