Question

2(1 - 5x) + 4 = -8

Explanation:

Step1: Expand the parentheses

$2 - 10x + 4 = -8$

Step2: Combine constant terms

$6 - 10x = -8$

Step3: Isolate the variable term

$-10x = -8 - 6$
$-10x = -14$

Step4: Solve for x

$x = \frac{-14}{-10} = \frac{7}{5}$

Answer:

$x = \frac{7}{5}$ or $x = 1.4$