Question

Solve for x
x + 1/2 = -5/8
simplify your answer as much as possible.

Answer 1

`x = - (9)/(8)`

Explanation:

`x + (1)/(2) = - (5)/(8)`

`(1)/(2) * (4)/(4) = (4)/(8)`

`x + (4)/(8) = - (5)/(8)`

`x + (4)/(8) - (4)/(8) = - (5)/(8) - (4)/(8)`

`x = - (9)/(8)`