11(x + 1) - 5x + 22 = 17x - 2(x + 1) Given
11x + 11 - 5x + 22 = 17x - 2x - 2 Distribute the 11 and the -2
6x + 33 = 16x - 2 Combine like terms
-10x + 33 = - 2 Subtract 16x from both sides
-10x = -35 Subtract 33 from both sides
x = 3.5 Divide both sides by -10
The answer:
x = 3.5
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