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Find value of a in the equations below.
-5(1-5x)+5(-8x-2)=-4x-8x

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Hey there! :D

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

I'm assuming you meant 'x'. Use the distributive property.

-5(1-5x)= -5+25x 5(-8x-2)= -40x-10

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

-15x-15=-12x

Add 15 to the other side.

-15x= -12x+15

Add 12x to both sides.

-3x=15

Divide by -3.

x=-5

I hope this helps!
~kaikers


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