Answer the following questions using what you've learned from this unit. Write your answers in the space provided. Be sure to show all work.

1. Solve the equation.
5(x - 4) + 3x - 9x = 6 - (2x + 5) + 8x

Step 1: Use the distributive property to remove the parentheses. (2 points)

Step 2: Collect any like terms on both sides of the equation. (2 points)

Step 3: Bring all variable terms to one side of the equation. (Hint: Add x to both sides.) (2 points)