Question

How do you solve `x + 5 - 8x = 26`?

Answer 1

`x = - 3`

Explanation:

`x+5−8x=26`    Solve for `x`

1) Combine like terms
`-7x + 5 = 26`

2) Subtract `5` from each side to isolate the `-7x` term
`-7x = 21`

3) Divide both sides by `-7` to isolate `x`
`x = - 3`