Question

5(5 + x) = 11(9 +x) Answer as a fraction.

Answer 1

5(5 + x) = 11(9 + x)

25 + 5x = 99 + 11x

Subtract 5x from both sides and 99 from both sides to get variables on one side and constants on the other.

25 - 99 = 11x - 5x

-74 = 6x

Divide by 6 on both sides to isolate the variable.

-74/6 = x or -12 and 1/3 = x