Question

-5=3/4x-2 solve for x and please show your work!

Answer 1

-5 =
`(3)/(4) x` - 2 equals x = -4.

First, simplify
`(3)/(4) x` to
`(3x)/(4)`. / Your problem should look like: -5 =
`(3x)/(4)` - 2.
Second, multiply both sides by 4. / Your problem should look like: -20 = 3x -8.
Third, add 8 to both sides. / Your problem should look like: -20 + 8 = 3x.
Fourth, simplify -20 + 8 to -12. / Your problem should look like: -12 = 3x.
Fifth, divide both sides by 3. / Your problem should look like:
`- (12)/(3)` = x.
Sixth, simplify
`(12)/(3)` to 4. / Your problem should look like: -4 = x.
Seventh, switch sides. / Your problem should look like: x = -4, which is your answer.