Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]\huge\mathcal\pink{here's your solution} \\ \\ 0.5(5 - 7x) = 8 - (4x + 16) \\ \\ 2.5 - 3.5x = 8 - 4x - 16 \\ \\ - 3.5x + 4x = - 8 - 2.5 \\ \\ 0.5x = 10.5 \\ \\ x = 10.5 \div 0.5 \\ \\ x = 21 \\ \\ \huge\mathfrak\purple{hope \: it \: helps..}[/tex]
