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11x-\left(8x-56\right)=92
Use the distributive property to multiply x-7 by 8.
11x-8x-\left(-56\right)=92
To find the opposite of 8x-56, find the opposite of each term.
11x-8x+56=92
The opposite of -56 is 56.
3x+56=92
Combine 11x and -8x to get 3x.
3x=92-56
Subtract 56 from both sides.
3x=36
Subtract 56 from 92 to get 36.
x=\frac{36}{3}
Divide both sides by 3.
x=12
Divide 36 by 3 to get 12.