<PRE><B>Question 750979</B>
8x + 2x - 11 = 59


Combine like terms:

8x + 2x = 10x

10x - 11 = 59

Add 11 to each side of the equation.

10x - 11 + 11 = 59 + 11

Combine like terms:

-11 + 11 = 0

59 + 11 = 70

Therefore:

10x = 70

x = 7


Answer:

x = 7










Lennox Obuong
Algebra Tutor
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: obuong3@aol.com</PRE>