Answer:
x = 7 8/13
Explanation:
-5 ( - 5x + -1 ) + 1x + 4 = 207
Distribute
-5*-5x -5*-1 +1x+4 = 207
25x +5 +x +4 =207
Combine like terms
26x +9 = 207
Subtract 9 from both sides
26x+9-9=207-9
26x = 198
Divide by 26
26x/26 = 198/26
x = 99 /13
x = 7 8/13