how do I solve 5(4x -5) = 155
5(4x-5)-(155)=0 5 • (4x - 5) - 155 = 0 Pull out like factors :20x - 180 = 20 • (x - 9) 20 • (x - 9) = 0Solve : 20 = 0Solve : x-9 = 0 Add 9 to both sides of the equation : x = 9 hope that helps!!