What value of x makes the equation - 5x - (-7-4x) = - 2 (3x-4)

-5x - (-7-4x) = - 2 (3x-4) First simplify the equation

-5x+7+4x=-6x+8

-x+7=-6x+8 : Subtract seven from both sides, add - 6x from both sides.

-x+7-7+6x=-6x+6x+8-7

-x+6x=1

5x=1 divide by five to obtain the value of x

x=1/5