Question

Solve the following equation for x? -5(1-5x)+5(-8x-2=-4X-8x

Answer 1

-5

Explanation:

-5(1-5x)+5(-8x-2) = -4x-8x

-5+25x-40x-10 = -12x

-15-15x = -12x

-15 = -12x + 15x

-15 = 3x

x = -15 ÷ 3

∴x = -5