Simplify - 5 (x-8) + 7 (x+3) = x+11

If you're solving for x, the answer is - 50. x = - 50

Step-by-step explanation:

Remove the parenthesis and distribute:

-5 (x-8) + 7 (x+3) = x + 11

-5x + 40 * + 7 (x+3) = x + 11

-5x + 40 + 7x + 21 * = x + 11

Collect like terms and calculate:

| - 5x + 7x

2x + 40 + 21 = x + 11

| 40 + 21

2x + 61 = x + 11

Move them to the other side like so:

2x - x * + 61 = 11

| - 61

2x - x = 11 - 61

Combine:

x = 11 - 61

x = - 50