Question

15 POINTS!!!

Solve the equation.

x over four – 5 = –8
A. –27
B. –12
C. –7
D. 12

Answer 1

B.-12

Work
x/4-5=-8
X/4+5=-8+5
x/4=-3
Then multiply both sides by 4
And you get your answer -12

Answer 2

x/4 - 5 = -8

=> x/4 = -8 + 5

=> x/4 = -3

=> x = -3 × 4

=> x = -12

So, answer is B. –12