Question

2{x+8}+5{x-1}=60 answer

Answer 1

x=7

Explanation:

2{x+8}+5{x-1}=60

Distribute

2x+16+5x-5 = 60

Combine like terms

7x +11 = 60

Subtract 11 from each side

7x+11-11 = 60-11

7x = 49

Divide each side by 7

7x/7 = 49/7

x = 7