Example Question - simple equation solution

Solving a Simple Equation

To solve the equation given in the image, which is \( x + 5 + 6 = 2^3 \), you need to simplify and solve for x. First, simplify the right side of the equation: \( 2^3 = 2 \times 2 \times 2 = 8 \) So the equation becomes: \( x + 5 + 6 = 8 \) Next, combine like terms on the left side: \( x + 11 = 8 \) Now, to solve for x, you need to isolate the variable by subtracting 11 from both sides of the equation: \( x + 11 - 11 = 8 - 11 \) \( x = -3 \) Hence, the solution to the equation is \( x = -3 \).