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5(x – 8) + 26 = -29 what is answer and explain ?

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First multiply x - 8 by 5:

5x - 40 + 26 = - 29
Now you have to leave the linear term (5x) in one side and the constant terms (-40, 26, -29) in the other:

5x = - 29 + 40 - 26 \\ 5x = - 15
Divide -15 by 5 and you will get the value of x

x = ( - 15)/(5) \\ x = - 3

The value of x = -3
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