(5x+7)(1/5)=(8−6x)(1/5) Simplify both sides. In order to do this you need to distribute 1/5 in each expression. (5x)(1/5)+(7)(1/5)=(8)(1/5)+(−6x)(1/5) x+7/5=8/5+−6/5x x+7/5=−6/5x+8/5 Now you need to add (-6/5)x to both sides. This leaves you with (5/11)x+7/5=8/5 Now subtract 7/5 from both sides. (5/11)x=1/5 Divide both sides by 5/11 x=1/11
