8(-2x+1=30-(-4+3x) Distribute 8 through the parentheses -16x+8=30-(-4+3x) Add the number -16x+8=34-3x Move the variable to the left-hand side and change its sign -16x+8+3x=34 Collect like terms -13x=34-8 Divide both sides of the equation by -13 -13x/-13=26/-13