Answer:
x= -7
Step-by-step explanation:
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- 5 (x - 1) = 40(Multiply -5 by the values in the bracket)
-5x + 5 = 40(Subtract 5 on both sides)
-5x = 40 - 5
-5x = 35 (Divide both sides by -5)
x=-7
