Respuesta :

Answer:

x=7

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

x = 7

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

3(x - 5) + 8(x - 5) = 22 ← distribute both parenthesis on left side

3x - 15 + 8x - 40 = 22, that is

11x - 55 = 22 ( add 55 to both sides )

11x = 77 ( divide both sides by 11 )

x = 7