2(11x-5)-17x=55
22x – 10 – 17x = 55
22x – 17x = 55 + 10
5x = 65
x = 13
5(8x+3)-12=83
40x + 15 – 12 = 83
40x = 83 + 12 – 15
40x = 80
x = 2
2(11x-5)-17x=55
22x – 10 – 17x = 55
22x – 17x = 55 + 10
5x = 65
x = 13
5(8x+3)-12=83
40x + 15 – 12 = 83
40x = 83 + 12 – 15
40x = 80
x = 2