-5(2× - 4)=2(x - 8) with work please :)

Step-by-step explanation:

−5(2)(−4)=2(x−8)

Simplify both sides of the equation.

−5(2)(−4)=2(x−8)

−5(2)(−4)=(2)(x)+(2)(−8)(Distribute)

40=2x+−16

40=2x−16

Step 2: Flip the equation.

2x−16=40

Step 3: Add 16 to both sides.

2x−16+16=40+16

2x=56

Step 4: Divide both sides by 2.

2x/2 = 56/2

x=28

you didn't post any answer choices, so its not 100% clear what your teacher is looking for

however, log(15/7) is equivalent to log(15) - log(7)

i'm using the rule log(x/y) = log(x) - log(y)