Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Eighths is 1/8 or 0.125.
Two units of distance from 0.125 can be :
2x+1=5x-20
you want to find the x value so you want to isolate x to do this you have to subtract 2x on both sides. After you have accomplished this you add 20 on both sides once again and then you divide what your answer from what you added by three.
2x+1=5x-20
-2x -2x
________
1=3x-20
+20 +20
_______
21/3=3x/3
7=x