Solve for x -5(1-5x)+5(-8x-2)=-4x-8x

Problem

−5*(1−5*x)+5*(−8*x−2)=−4*x−8*x

Solution

1. Distribute the constants into the parentheses on the left side of the equation.

−5+25*x−40*x−10=−4*x−8*x

2. Combine like terms on both sides of the equation to simplify the expression.

−15*x−15=−12*x

3. Add 15*x to both sides to move all terms containing x to one side.

−15=3*x

4. Divide both sides by 3 to isolate the variable x

−5=x

Final Answer

−5*(1−5*x)+5*(−8*x−2)=−4*x−8*x⇒x=−5

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