Question

what value for x makes the equation -8(x + 11) + 13x = -48 true?
x =

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the left side

$-8(x + 11) + 13x = -8x - 88 + 13x$

Step2: Combine like terms

$-8x - 88 + 13x = 5x - 88$

Step3: Set equal to right side

$5x - 88 = -48$

Step4: Isolate the variable term

$5x = -48 + 88$
$5x = 40$

Step5: Solve for x

$x = \frac{40}{5}$
$x = 10$

Answer:

$x = 10$