Question

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

Answer 1

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)`