Solve the equation for x. 3(11x + 5) = 279

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Simon Mathewson · Answer 1 · 2020-05-17T18:18:26+0000

Answer:

x=8

Explanation:

3(11x + 5) = 279

Divide each side by 3

3/3(11x + 5) = 279/3

11x+5 = 93

Subtract 5 from each side

11x+5-5 = 93-5

11x = 88

Divide by 11

11x/11 = 88/11

x =8