Answer
$x=-11$
Work Step by Step
Using the properties of equality, the solution to the given equation, $
x-(2x-5)=16
,$ is
\begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}
x-2x+5=16
\\\\
x-2x=16-5
\\\\
-x=11
\\\\
x=-11
.\end{array}
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)
by Bittinger, Marvin L.; Ellenbogen, David J.; Johnson, Barbara L.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13:
978-0-32184-874-1
Chapter 5 - Polynomials and Factoring - 5.2 Factoring Trinomials of the Type x2+bx+c - 5.2 Exercise Set - Page 317: 69
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