Question

Find the value for x
that makes the
equation true.
7x-2(x+1)+18= 8x - 11

Answer 1

Let’s do this step by step

Step 1.
You distribute -2(x+1) This would be -2x-2)

Step 2.
Then the equation will become 7x-2x-2+18=8x-11

Step 3.
Then you collect like terms
This would end with
5x+16=8x-11

Step 4.
Then you will move the terms
This will end with
-3x=-27

Step 5.
Then you will divide -3 on both sides of the equation which will end with
X=9