Question

ations w/ distribution (lev 2)
solve for x.
5(2x - 5) - 4x - 4 = -11

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the expression

$5(2x - 5)-4x - 4=-11$ becomes $10x-25 - 4x-4=-11$.

Step2: Combine like - terms

$(10x - 4x)+(-25 - 4)=-11$, so $6x-29=-11$.

Step3: Add 29 to both sides

$6x-29 + 29=-11 + 29$, which gives $6x = 18$.

Step4: Divide both sides by 6

$\frac{6x}{6}=\frac{18}{6}$, so $x = 3$.

Answer:

$x = 3$