Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
im only in 5th grade sorry
x = -6
Step 1: Distribute
8x - 4(5 - x) = -44
8x - 20 - 4x = -44
Step 2: Combine like terms
4x - 20 = -44
Step 3: Solve for x
4x - 20 + 20 = -44 + 20
4x / 4 = -24 / 4
Answer: x = -6
