20) - 5 (1 - 5x) + 5 (-8x - 2) = - 4x - 8x

x = - 5

Step-by-step explanation:

-5 (1 - 5x) + 5 (-8x - 2) = - 4x - 8x

First lets simplify each side of the equation.

-5+25x-40x-10 = - 4x-8x

Combine like terms

-15x-15=-12x

Add 15x to both sides (addition property of equality)

-15=3x

Divide each side by 3 (division property of equality)

x=-5

The answer is x = - 5