Solve the equation: 7x + 11 = 16 − 18x

We need to isolate all terms containing x on one side of the equation. We can eliminate −18x from the right-hand side of 7x + 11 = 16 − 18x by adding 18x to both sides of the equation.
7x + 11 = 16 − 18x
Add 18x to both sides.
7x + 11 + 18x = 16 − 18x + 18x
Simplify both sides.
25x + 11 = 16
Next, eliminate 11 from the left-hand side of the last equation by subtracting 11 from both sides of the equation.
25x +11 - 11 = 16 - 11
25x = 5
Note how we have isolated all terms containing x on one side of the equation. Finally, to “undo” multiplying by 25, divide both sides of the equation by 25. Reduce to the lowest terms.
\( \frac{\mathrm{25x} }{\mathrm{25}}= \frac{\mathrm{5} }{\mathrm{25}} \)
\(x=\frac{\mathrm{1} }{\mathrm{5}}\)