Answer: x=4
given equation: 8 - 2x= 5(x-4)
STEP 1: distribute the 5 with ONLY the parenthesis which is (x-4)
so it will be 5x-20 (-20 because 5 x -4= -20)
Now the equation is 8 - 2x= 5x - 20
STEP 2: ADD 20 on both SIDES
8+20= 28
New equation: 28 - 2x= 5x
STEP 3: ADD 2x on both sides 2x+5x= 7x
STEP 4: Now divide 28 by 7
28/7= 4
Therefor x= 4