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5\left(x+11\right)-2\left(2x+3\right)=50
Multiply both sides of the equation by 10, the least common multiple of 2,5.
5x+55-2\left(2x+3\right)=50
Use the distributive property to multiply 5 by x+11.
5x+55-4x-6=50
Use the distributive property to multiply -2 by 2x+3.
x+55-6=50
Combine 5x and -4x to get x.
x+49=50
Subtract 6 from 55 to get 49.
x=50-49
Subtract 49 from both sides.
x=1
Subtract 49 from 50 to get 1.