−2(2x+9)+8 over 5 will equal -x solve for x

Answer 1

To solve for x, we first need to simplify the expression by distributing the -2:

-2(2x + 9) + 8 = -4x - 18 + 8 = -4x - 10

Now, we will divide this expression by 5:

(-4x - 10) / 5 = -x

To isolate x, we will multiply every term by 5:

-4x - 10 = -5x

Now, we will solve for x by adding 5x to both sides:

x = -10

Therefore, x is equal to -10.