Question

Please help me and write out how you got the answer so I can understand for further questions

Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

Step 1. Simplify both sides of the equation

2/5x + -8/5 = -x + 4 (distribute)

Step 2. Add x to both sides

7/5x + -8/5 = 4

Step 3. Add 8/5 to both sides

7/5x = 28/5

Step 4. Multiply both sides by 5/7

x = 4