Answer: x = 1
Step-by-step explanation: If (x + 5) - 2 (4x - 1) = 0,
First, we open the bracket
x + 5 - 8x + 2 = 0
Now collect the like term
x - 8x = - 5 - 2
-7x = -7
Therefore divide both side by -7
x = 1
