Question 696568
{{{x-1(8-5x)=11(x-1)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{x-8+5x=11x-11}}} Distribute.



{{{6x-8=11x-11}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{6x=11x-11+8}}} Add {{{8}}} to both sides.



{{{6x-11x=-11+8}}} Subtract {{{11x}}} from both sides.



{{{-5x=-11+8}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-5x=-3}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-3)/(-5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-5}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=3/5}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=3/5}}}