Question 173344


{{{-5(1-5x)+5(-8x-2)=4x-8x}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-5+25x-40x-10=4x-8x}}} Distribute.



{{{-15x-15=4x-8x}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-15x-15=-4x}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{-15x=-4x+15}}} Add {{{15}}} to both sides.



{{{-15x+4x=15}}} Add {{{4x}}} to both sides.



{{{-11x=15}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{x=(15)/(-11)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-11}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-15/11}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-15/11}}} which approximates to {{{x=-1.364}}}.