Answer: x=3
Explanation:Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
(8x-11)-(15-x)=1
(8x-11)+-1(15-x)=1 (distribute the negative sign)
8x+-11+-15+x=1
8x+x+(-15+-11)=1 (combine like terms)
9x+-26=1
Step 2: Add 26 to both sides
9x-26+26=1+26
9x=27
Step 3: Divide both sides by 9.
9x/9=27/9
x=3