Question

Solve for x.

1/4 (x−2/5) = −1 1/2

Enter your answer as a mixed number in simplest form by filling in the boxes.

Answer 1

-5 1/2 I believe. Next time u try to solve a question try solving it a easier way.

Answer 2

First, we can simplify the left side of the equation by distributing 1/4:

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

Now the equation becomes:

1/4 x - 1/5 = -1 1/2

We can convert the mixed number on the right side to an improper fraction:

-1 1/2 = -3/2

Adding 1/5 to both sides, we get:

1/4 x = -3/2 + 1/5

Combining the fractions on the right side:

1/4 x = -13/10

Multiplying both sides by 4:

x = -13/10 * 4 = -26/5

We can convert this to a mixed number in simplest form by dividing the numerator by the denominator:

x = -5 1/5