Question 196082
{{{-7x+4=-x-8+5(2-3x)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-7x+4=-x-8+10-15x}}} Distribute.



{{{-7x+4=-16x+2}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{-7x=-16x+2-4}}} Subtract {{{4}}} from both sides.



{{{-7x+16x=2-4}}} Add {{{16x}}} to both sides.



{{{9x=2-4}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{9x=-2}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-2)/(9)}}} Divide both sides by {{{9}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=-2/9}}} which approximates to {{{x=-0.222}}}.