96.0k views
3 votes
Could someone please help me solve this multi-step equation?

2/5x + 4 = -12

User Dan Reedy
by
5.7k points

2 Answers

3 votes

Answer: The simplified term, or answer, is x = -4 ( or negative 4)


Step-by-step explanation: If you want to evaluate the variable x, you'll need to work out the inverse operation. Yes, operations.

2/5x+4=-12 hmm

We could turn this into (-12 - 4) divided by 2/5x

2/5x is .4x, and after subtracting -12 by 4, you'll get -16.

-16 divided by .4x. You can divide -16 by .4 or simply multiply it by its reciprocal: one forth. This would give you -4, or negative 4.

User Omab
by
6.8k points
6 votes

Answer:

x = -40

Explanation:

2/5x + 4 = -12

-4 -4

2/5x = -16

(5) (5)

2x = -80

/2 /2

x = -40

User Ikaver
by
6.4k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.