Math Problem Statement

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

Solution

Let's solve the equation step by step:

5(15x)+5(8x2)=4x8x-5(1 - 5x) + 5(-8x - 2) = -4x - 8x

Step 1: Distribute the terms on the left side.

Distribute 5-5 and 55 across the parentheses.

5(1)+(5)(5x)+5(8x)+5(2)=4x8x-5(1) + (-5)(-5x) + 5(-8x) + 5(-2) = -4x - 8x

Simplify the terms:

5+25x40x10=4x8x-5 + 25x - 40x - 10 = -4x - 8x

Step 2: Combine like terms.

On the left side, combine the constant terms and the xx-terms:

(510)+(25x40x)=(4x8x)(-5 - 10) + (25x - 40x) = (-4x - 8x)

This simplifies to:

1515x=12x-15 - 15x = -12x

Step 3: Move the variables to one side.

Add 15x15x to both sides:

15=12x+15x-15 = -12x + 15x

Simplify:

15=3x-15 = 3x

Step 4: Solve for xx.

Divide both sides by 3:

x=153=5x = \frac{-15}{3} = -5

Final Answer:

x=5x = -5

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Distributive Property
Combining Like Terms

Formulas

Distributive Property: a(b + c) = ab + ac

Theorems

Basic Properties of Equality

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-8