5x+8(1-x)=20

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5x+8(1-x)=20

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
5x+8(1-x)=20

Reorder the terms in parentheses
5x+(+8-8x)=20

Remove unnecessary parentheses
+5x+8-8x=+20

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
+5x-8x=+20-8

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-3x=+12

We divide both sides of the equation by -3 to get x. 
x=-4

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