What does x equal? 8 (5x+2) = 27

8 (5x+2) = 27

1. Distribute the 8 to both of the terms within the parentheses:

40x+16=27

2. Subtract 16 from both sides:

40x=11

3. Divide both sides on 40:

x=11/40

(you could do the actual division but this is an easier way to show 11 divided by 40)

4. Solution:

x=11/40