First distribute across the parentheses, which is 4 * -8x and 4 * 5 which gives us -32x + 20 = -32 - 26. Then subtract -32 - 26 which gives us -32x + 20 = -58. Subtract 20 from both sides, so 20 - 20 and 20 - -58 which leaves us with -32x = -78. Divide each side by -32, so -32 divided by -32 and -78 divided by -32 which is x = 39/16.
