Question

How do you solve `4(-8x+5)=-32x-26`?

Answer 1

See the entire solution process below:

Explanation:

First, expand the terms within parenthesis on the left side of the equation:

`(4 xx -8x) + (4 xx 5) = -32x - 26`

`-32x + 20 = -32x - 26`

Now, add `color(red)(32x)` to each side of the equation:

`color(red)(32x) - 32x + 20 = color(red)(32x) - 32x - 26`

`0 + 20 = 0 - 26`

`20 != -26`

Therefore there is no solution to this problem other than the null or empty set or `x = {O/}`