distribute the 8 to the 5 and x. then distribute 11 to 9 and x.
(40+8x)=(99+11x)
-11x -11x
-3x+40=99
-40 -40
-3x= 59
divide three on both sides
x=59/-3
final answer x=-59/3

So, the answer to this problem is
x = 9/2 or
x = 4.5.
Answer: try D
Step-by-step explanation:
The 9 pieces of chain will be around 5.6 inches