Answer:
-1.6
Step-by-step explanation:
x = 5x + 8
Minus 8 from both sides ( if it were negative you would add it )
( x - 8 ) = 5x ( 8 - 8 )
-8x = 5x
Now divide 5 from both sides
-8x/5 = 5x/5
x = - 1.6