Question

Why will x - 5 = 5x ?

Answer 1

Answer:

$5 \times x = 5x \\ \\but \: x - 5 = not \: 5x \\ x - 5 = 5x \\ x - 5x = 5 \\ - 4x = 5 \\ x = \frac{ - 5}{4}$

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Answer 2

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Given, 3x−5=5x+11

⇒ 3x−5+5=5x+11+5 ...[Adding 5 on both sides]

⇒ 3x=5x+16

⇒ 3x−5x=16 ...[Transposing x terms to one side]

⇒ −2x=16

⇒ x=−8.