How do you solve # 3(x-5)-4(2x-4)=2(x-11)#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-04-15T18:12:30

#x=23/7#

#3(x-5)-4(2x-4)=2(x-11)#

#3x-15-8x+16=2x-22#

#3x-8x-2x=-22+15-16#

#-7x=-23 #

Multiply both sides by (-1) so the signs can change.

#7x=23#

Now divide both sides by 7

#(cancel7x)/cancel7=23/7#

#x=23/7#