5x-8 (4x-7)=2 solve for x

5x - 8(4x - 7) = 2

First, expand your problem. / Your problem should look like: 
Second, simplify 5x - 32x + 56. / Your problem should look like: 
Third, subtract 56 from both sides. / Your problem should look like: 
Fourth, subtract 2 - 56 to get -54. / Your problem should look like: 
Fifth, divide both sides by -27. / Your problem should look like: 
Sixth, simplify the fraction to  / Your problem should look like: 
Seventh, simplify. / Your problem should look like: 

 x = 2

Using the rise/run rule. you would get 2/6.simp. 1/3