Question

What value of x makes this equation true? -1/4x-12=x+3

Answer 1

Answer: -12

Step-by-step explanation:−1 /4 x−12=x+3

Step 1: Subtract x from both sides.

−1 /4 x−12−x=x+3−x

−5 /4 x−12=3

Step 2: Add 12 to both sides.

−5 /4 x−12+12=3+12

−5 /4 x=15

Step 3: Multiply both sides by 4/(-5).

( 4 /−5 )*( −5 /4 x)=( 4 /−5 )*(15)

x=−12

Answer 2

x = -12

Explanation:

Step 1: Isolate x

1/4x + x = -12 - 3

Step 2: Combine like terms

5/4x = -15

Step 3: Simplify

x = (-15)(4/5)

x = -12