Question

3x+6(x-11)=5x-18
Simplify (solve for variable)

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 12

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right  

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtract Property of Equality

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

3x + 6(x - 11) = 5x - 18

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Distribute 6:                      3x + 6x - 66 = 5x - 18
2. Combine like terms:         9x - 66 = 5x - 18
3. Isolate x terms:                 4x - 66 = -18
4. Isolate x term:                   4x = 48
5. Isolate x:                            x = 12