-5(2x+5)-4x=59

Answer 1

-5(2x+5)-4x=59

-10x - 25 - 4x = 59
-14x - 25 = 59
-14x = 59 + 25
-14x = 84
x = -6

Answer 2

Combine terms to get
-14x -25 = 59
which can be rewritten
-14x = 84
One more step. I am sure you can finish it.