Question

Solve for X.
5(x - 1) = 4(x - 8)

Answer 1

x = -27

Explanation:

5(x - 1) = 4(x - 8)

Distributive property

5x - 5 = 4x - 32

Subtract 4x from both sides

x - 5 = -32

Add 5 to both sides

x = -27