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Solve. –5(1 – 5x) + 5(–8x – 2) = –4x – 8x A. X = –5 B. X = 0.19 C. X = 0.55 D. X = 5

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Answer: x=-5


Step-by-step explanation: In order to get rid of the parentheses we must multiply or distribute the outside number times anything inside the parentheses.

–5(1 – 5x) + 5(–8x – 2) = –4x – 8x

-5-25x+-40x-10=-4x-8x

Next we combine like terms.

-5-25x+-40x-10=-4x-8x

-15-15x=-12x

Then we add 15x to both sides

-15-15x=-12x

-15=3x

Finally we divide both sides by 3 which will give us our answer.

-15=3x

-15/3=3x/3

x=-5

x=-5 Hope this helps!

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