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

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Answer:

-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

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