Question

-5d+4=12 how can I solve for the equation

Answer 1

-5d+4=12 -4 -4 -5d=8 d= 8÷-5 d= -0.625 or -625/1000

Answer 2

-5d + 4 = 12

subtract 4 : -5d + 4 - 4 = 12 - 4

simplify : -5d = 8

divide by -5 : -5d/-5 = 8/-5

Answer : -8/5