How do i sovle - 8 (x-7) = - 8 (1+3x)

First, simplify the equation by distributing and combining like terms:

-8x + 56 = - 8 - 24x

-8x + (24x) + 56 = - 8 - 24x + (24x)

16x + 56 = - 8

16x + 56 - (56) = - 8 - (56)

16x = - 64

16x / (16) = - 64 / (16)

x = - 4