4 (-8x + 5) - (-33x - 26)

Simplifying

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

Reorder the terms:

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

(5 * 4 + - 8x * 4) = - 32x + - 26

(20 + - 32x) = - 32x + - 26

Reorder the terms:

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

Add '32x' to each side of the equation.

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

Combine like terms: - 32x + 32x = 0

20 + 0 = - 26 + - 32x + 32x

20 = - 26 + - 32x + 32x

Combine like terms: - 32x + 32x = 0

20 = - 26 + 0

20 = - 26

Solving

20 = - 26

Couldn't find a variable to solve for.

This equation is invalid, the left and right sides are not equal, therefore there is no solution.