4(2-x)+1=2x+2-5(1-4x)
Let's expand both sides of the equation.
8 - 4x + 1 = 2x + 2 - 5 + 20x
Put all the unknown values on one side and all the constant values on the other.
- 4x - 2x - 20x = -8 - 1 + 2 - 5
Comnbine all the terms on both sides.
-26x = -12
x = 12/26 = 6/13
Answer: x = 6/13