Question

3x + 8 = 2 (6x-11) - 5x

Answer 1

Answer: x=7.5

Explanation

Find the product of 2(6x-11)

Add like terms on the right side which would be 7x-22

Move 3x+8 to right side

Add like terms

Set equation equal to zero

Move -30 to the other side which would be 4x=30

Divide 30 by 4

X=7.5

Answer 2

Solution: x = 15/2

Alternative form: x = 7.5