Solve for X

15-(3x-8) = 4x-5(3x-7)-25

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15-(3x-8) = 4x-5(3x-7)-25
expand it first
15 - 3x + 8 = 4x - 15x + 35 - 25

now it should be easy.

after you find your x, sub it back into the original equation and evaluate the left side and the right side.
You must get the same result.