Q. Solve the following equation for x. Express your answer in the simplest form.−4(−4x+5)=5(−2x−7)
Distribute and Simplify: First, distribute the −4 on the left side of the equation and the 5 on the right side of the equation.−4(−4x)+−4(5)=5(−2x)+5(−7)16x−20=−10x−35
Combine Like Terms: Next, add 10x to both sides of the equation to get all the x terms on one side.16x+10x−20=−10x+10x−3526x−20=−35
Isolate x Term: Then, add 20 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with x.26x−20+20=−35+2026x=−15
Solve for x: Finally, divide both sides by 26 to solve for x.2626x=26−15x=26−15
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