morganstacey210
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  • 03-05-2018
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5(11x-5)=85

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kkmaury4
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  • 03-05-2018
SOLVING FOR X:

5 (11x - 5) = 85

DISTRIBUTE 5 TO 11x and -5:

5 (11x - 5) =85

55x - 25 = 85

ADD 25 TO ISOLATE 55x:

55x - 25 = 85
       +25   +25

55x = 110

DIVIDE BY 55 TO ISOLATE X:

55x/55 = 110/55

x = 2

FINAL ANSWER: X = 2

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