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Solve the following equation, answer as a reduced, mixed number. Then place the correct number in the box provided.8(1 - 5x) = 13ANSWER NEEDS TO BE AS A FRACTION

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Answer:The answer to your question is:   x = - 1 / 8Step-by-step explanation:                                            8( 1 - 5x ) = 13                                             8 - 40x = 13                                              - 40x = 13 - 8                                              - 40x = 5                                                x = - 5 / 40                                                x = - 1 / 8