Answer:
x = -13
Step-by-step explanation:
5 - 1 = 5 - 5 (x + 8) + 2x
4 = 5 - 5x - 40 + 2x
4 - 5 + 40 = - 5x + 2x
39 = - 3x
39/3 = - x
13 = - x
- 13 = x
