11(x^2 - 5) distribute the 11
11x^2 -55 (now do the other side of the equation)
33x + 55 = 11x^2 -55 Simplify and Add Like Terms
33x = 11x^2 Add 55 to each side
1 = 1/3x divide by 33x
3 = x multiply by 3
OOPS, my bad! Sorry, I messed up on the second step! Use the first persons answer...