Question

Solve the linear equation. 8x 32=1/5(25x−15)−4x. for x.

Answer 1

There is no sign before 32 is given in the equation. I am showing the work with +32.

8x+32=1/5(25x−15)−4x.

$8x+32=5x-3-4x$ By distribution property.

8x+32=x-3 Combine the like terms.

8x=x-3-32 Subtract 32 from each sides.

8x=x-35 Combine the like terms.

8x-x=-35 Subtract x from each sides.

7x=-35

$\frac{7x}{7} =-\frac{35}{7}$ Divide each sides by 7.

So, x=-5