Question

2(11x-5)-17x=55

5(8x+3)-12=83

Answer 1

22x-10-17x=55
22x-17x=55+10
5x=65
x=65:5
x=13
2) 40x+15-12=83
40x=83+12-15
40x=80
x=80:40
x=2