To solve the equation \( 8 - 5(8 + 3x) = -62 \), follow these steps:
Distribute \(-5\) across the terms inside the parentheses: \[ 8 - 5 \cdot 8 - 5 \cdot 3x = -62 \] This simplifies to: \[ 8 - 40 - 15x = -62 \]
Combine the constant terms on the left side: \[ -32 - 15x = -62 \]
To isolate the term with \(x\), add \(32\) to both sides: \[ -15x = -62 + 32 \] This simplifies to: \[ -15x = -30 \]
Divide both sides by \(-15\): \[ x = \frac{-30}{-15} \] This simplifies to: \[ x = 2 \]
So, the solution is: \[ x = 2 \]