Question

Solve for x.
-2 (x + 1/4 ) +1 =5
Enter your answer in the box.
x = ?

Answer 1

The answer to your question is: x = - 7 / 4

Explanation:

-2(x + 1/4) + 1 = 5

-2(x + 1/4) = 5 - 1

-2x - 2/4 = 4

-2x = 4 - 2/4

-2x = (16 - 2)/4

-2x = 14 / 4

x = - 14 / 8

x = - 7 / 4