Isolate variable x: First, let's isolate the variable x on one side of the equation by adding 5 to both sides of the equation to cancel out the −5 on the left side.−5+x+5=11+5
Perform addition: Now, let's perform the addition on both sides of the equation. x=16
Check solution: Finally, let's check our solution by substituting the value of x back into the original equation to ensure that the left side equals the right side.−5+16=1111=11
More problems from Add, subtract, multiply, or divide two fractions