Question

Solve the equation for x: 3(x + 2) + 8x = 11x + 7

Answer 1

Explanation:

Use the Distributive Property for the left side of the equation.

`a( b+ c) = ab + ac`

Use the Distributive Property:

`3x + 6 + 8x = 11x + 7`

`11x + 6 = 11x + 7`

x has no solution.