Question

Solve for x. Show all of your steps.
-8x + 5(2x-10) = -30

Answer 1

-8x + 5(2x-10) = -30
Simplify by distributing the 5:
-8x + 10x - 50 = -30
Combine like terms:
2x - 50 = -30
Add 50 to both sides:
2x = 20
Divide by 2:
x = 10

Therefore, x = 10.