Question

If 3x+5=5x-11 then x =

Answer 1

If 3x+5=5x-11

then

3x-5x=-11-5

-2x=-16

x=-16/-2

x=8

Answer 2

$3x+5=5x-11$

$5+11=5x-3x$

$16=2x$

$x=\frac{16}{2}$

$x=8$