Answer:
x = -10
Step-by-step explanation:
5 (x + 8) = -10
5x + 40 = -10
5x = -50
x= -10
5(x+8)=-10
5x+40=-10
move the 40 to the other side
5x=-10-40
5x= -50
divide 5 by both sides to get rid of the x.
x=-10