SOLUTION: How do I solve this equation? 3x+5(x-1)=11

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Question 41997: How do I solve this equation? 3x+5(x-1)=11
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3X+5(X-1)=11 OR 3X+5X-5=11 OR 8X=11+5 OR 8X=16 OR X=16/2 OR X=2
PROOF 3*2+5(2-1)=11 OR 6+5*1=11 OR 6+5=11 OR 11=11