Question

Solve the equation.
11-(x+5) = 8x - 3

Answer 1

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

opening up the brackets,

11-x -5= 8x -3

6-x= 8x-3

bringing the x over to the other side of the equation,

6= 8x -3 +x

6= 9x-3

bringing the -3 to the other side of the equation,

6+3= 9x

9x= 9

x=1

Answer 2

1

Explanation:

11-x-5=8x-3

6-x=8x-3

Combining similar terms

6+3=8x+x

9=9x

Dividing both sides by 9

1=x

OR

x=1