8 (1 - 5x) = 13 in mixed numbers

Perform indicated multiplications on left side.

8-40x=13 subtract 8 from both sides

-40x=5 divide both sides by - 40

x=-5/40

x=-1/8

Note: There are no mixed numbers in this problem.

You Simplify both sides of the equation. 8 (1 - 5x) = 13 Simplify: (8) (1) + (8) ( - 5x) = 13 (Distribute) 8 + - 40x = 13 - 40x + 8 = 13 Step 2: Subtract 8 from both sides. - 40x + 8 - 8 = 13-8 - 40x = 5 Step 3: Divide both sides by - 40. - 40x / - 40 = 5 / - 40 x = - 1 / 8 Answer: x = - 1 / 8