Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
-5(1 - 5x) + 5(-7x - 2) = -4x - 8x.....distribute thru the parenthesis
-5 + 25x - 35x - 10 = -4x - 8x ...combine like terms
-15 - 10x = - 12x....add 10 x to both sides
-15 = -12x + 10x
-15 = -2x
-15/-2 = x
7.5 = x......or 7 1/2 <===
