Question

Solve the following equation, answer as a reduced, mixed number. Then place the correct number in the box provided.8(1 - 5x) = 13

Answer 1

Given the expression below

`8(1-5x)=13`

To find the value x,

Open the brackets and solve for x

`\begin{gathered} 8(1-5x)=13 \\ 8-40x=13 \\ Collect\text{ like terms} \\ -40x=13-8 \\ -40x=5 \\ Divide\text{ both sides by -40} \\ (-40x)/(-40)=(5)/(-40) \\ x=-(1)/(8) \end{gathered}`

Hence, the value of x is -1/8