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What is the answer to 2(5x-8)+6=11

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Answer:

x =
(21)/(10)

Explanation:

First distribute the 2 into the parentheses

2 · 5x - 8 · 2 + 6 = 11

Keep simplifying

10x -16 + 6 = 11

10x -10 = 11

10x = 21

x =
(21)/(10)

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