Respuesta :

First, distribute the 5 into the 8x-1 (5 times 8x, 5 times -1)

40x - 5 - x = 2x + 32

Subtract the x

39x - 5 = 2x + 32

Switch the sides for -5 (it will become positive and add to the 32)

39x = 2x + 37

Switch sides for the 2x (it will become negative and subtract from the 39x)

37x = 37

Divide both sides by 37

x = 1