Simplifying 8x5 + 5x2 = 4x2 Reorder the terms: 5x2 + 8x5 = 4x2 Solving 5x2 + 8x5 = 4x2 Solving for variable 'x'. Reorder the terms: 5x2 + -4x2 + 8x5 = 4x2 + -4x2 Combine like terms: 5x2 + -4x2 = 1x2 1x2 + 8x5 = 4x2 + -4x2 Combine like terms: 4x2 + -4x2 = 0 1x2 + 8x5 = 0 Factor out the Greatest Common Factor (GCF), 'x2'. x2(1 + 8x3) = 0