<h3><u>The value of x is equal to -2.</u></h3>
5(2x + 8) = -8x + 4
<em><u>Distributive property.</u></em>
10x + 40 = -8x + 4
<em><u>Add 8x to both sides.</u></em>
18x + 40 = 4
<em><u>Subtract 40 from both sides.</u></em>
18x = -36
<em><u>Divide both sides by 18</u></em>
x = -2

Substitute the value of x = 2 to the equation:

Answer:
x = -18
Step-by-step explanation:
Isolate the variable, x. Note the equal sign, what you do to one side, you do to the other.
Multiply 2 to both sides:
(x/2) * 2 = (-9) * 2
x = -9 * 2
x = -18
x = -18 is your answer.
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The answer is 503.39
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