185k views
1 vote
8x - 11 ( x - 2 ) = -8

User Aubri
by
7.7k points

1 Answer

3 votes

First, distribute.

{8x-11(x-2)=-8}

{8x-11x+22=-8}

Next, add up the variables.

{8x-11x+22=-8}

{-3x+22=-8}

Then, move 22 to the other side.

{-3x+22=-8}

{-3x=-30}

Finally, divide each side to get your answer.

{-3x=-30}

x=10

User Glenninboston
by
8.3k points