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5x+55=40+6\left(x+2\right)
Use the distributive property to multiply 5 by x+11.
5x+55=40+6x+12
Use the distributive property to multiply 6 by x+2.
5x+55=52+6x
Add 40 and 12 to get 52.
5x+55-6x=52
Subtract 6x from both sides.
-x+55=52
Combine 5x and -6x to get -x.
-x=52-55
Subtract 55 from both sides.
-x=-3
Subtract 55 from 52 to get -3.
x=3
Multiply both sides by -1.