Solve the following linear equation solve for x then check your answer show all of the steps for solving and checking
2x + 5 = 11
Subtract 5 from both sides:
2x = 6
Divide by 2 on both sides:
x = 3
To check the answer, substitute x = 3 back into the original equation:
2(3) + 5 = 11
6 + 5 = 11
11 = 11
Since both sides of the equation are equal, the solution x = 3 is correct.