SOLUTION: 11x=8x-3(5-2x)

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Question 54230: 11x=8x-3(5-2x)
Answer by rchill(405) About Me  (Show Source):
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First expand the equation to get 11x=8x-15%2B6x, which reduces to 11x=14x-15 when combining like terms. Now add 15 to both sides and get 11x%2B15=14x. Next, subtract 11x from both sides to get 15=3x. Finally, divide both sides by 3 to get 5=x.