Answer
x = -3
Work Step by Step
-4(2x + 1) = -5x + 5
Distribute:
-8x - 4 = -5x + 5
Add 5x to both sides:
-3x - 4 = 5
Add 4 to both sides:
-3x = 9
Divide both sides by -3:
x = 9/(-3)
x = -3
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