Problem
Solve the following equation for $\boldsymbol{x}$. \[ -5(3 x+8)-x=-8 \]
Solution
Step 1 ：Distribute -5 into the parentheses to get -15x - 40 - x = -8.
Step 2 ：Combine like terms to get -16x - 40 = -8.
Step 3 ：Add 40 to both sides of the equation to get -16x = 32.
Step 4 ：Divide both sides by -16 to solve for x.
Step 5 ：The solution to the equation is \( \boxed{-2} \).
