To solve the equation \( \frac{1}{5}x + 4 = \frac{11}{10}(-7x + 5) \), we need to follow these steps:
Distribute the constants on both sides of the equation.
Combine like terms to isolate the variable \( x \).
Solve for \( x \).
Step 1: Distribute the constants
First, distribute the constants on both sides of the equation:
\[
\frac{1}{5}x + 4 = \frac{11}{10}(-7x + 5)
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
0.2x + 4 = 5.5 - 7.7x
\]
Step 2: Combine like terms
Next, combine like terms to isolate the variable \( x \):
\[
0.2x + 7.7x = 5.5 - 4
\]
\[
7.9x = 1.5
\]
Step 3: Solve for \( x \)
Finally, solve for \( x \) by dividing both sides by 7.9:
\[
x = \frac{1.5}{7.9} \approx 0.1899
\]