To solve the equation \( 5(2x - 8) = -30 \), follow these steps: 1. Distribute the \( 5 \) on the left side: \[ 10x - 40 = -30 \] 2. Add \( 40 \) to both sides to isolate the term with \( x \): \[ 10x - 40 + 40 = -30 + 40 \] \[ 10x = 10 \] 3. Divide both sides by \( 10 \) to solve for \( x \): \[ x = \frac{10}{10} \] \[ x = 1 \] Thus, the solution is \( x = 1 \).

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To solve the equation \( 5(2x - 8) = -30 \), follow these steps:

Distribute the \( 5 \) on the left side:

\[ 10x - 40 = -30 \]
Add \( 40 \) to both sides to isolate the term with \( x \):

\[ 10x - 40 + 40 = -30 + 40 \]

\[ 10x = 10 \]
Divide both sides by \( 10 \) to solve for \( x \):

\[ x = \frac{10}{10} \]

\[ x = 1 \]

Thus, the solution is \( x = 1 \).