Answer:
x=2
Step-by-step explanation:
-2(1 - 4x) = 3x + 8
The first step is to distribute the -2
-2*1 -2(-4x) = 3x+8
-2+8x = 3x+8
Subtract 3x from each side.
-2+8x-3x = 3x-3x+8
-2+5x=8
Add 2 to each side
-2+2 +5x=8+2
5x=10
Divide by 5
5x/5 = 10/5
x=2
