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

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X=1/3
Distribute 8 through the parentheses
8-40x+5=-2+5x
Add the numbers
13-40x+5=-2+5x




Answer: x=1/3
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