11 + 5x + 2(x - 5) = 8

11 + 5x + 2(x - 5) = 8

11 + 5x + 2(x) (2)( - 5) = 8

11 + 5x + 2x - 10 = 8

11 + 7x - 10 = 8

1+ 7x= 8

1+ 7x-1= 8-1

7x=7

7x/7=7/7

x=1