The value of x need to be -0.5 in order to fit the equation and make the equation true.
Solving algebra equation
We need to solve for the value of x in the equation by following these steps to make the equation true.
-4(2x + 3) = 5(8x + 1)
Open brackets
-8x - 12 = 40x + 5
Collect like terms
-8x - 40x = 12 + 5
-32x = 17
-x = 17/32
-x = 0.5
x = -0.5
The complete question
What do you do to change in the equation -4(2x + 3) = 5(8x + 1) to fit all values of x.