Question

Solve for x
-2 (x + 1/4) + 1 = 5
Answer should be fraction in simplest form

Answer 1

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

-2x-2/4+1 =5

-2x-1/2+1=5

(-4x-1+2)/2 =10/2

-4x+1=10

-4x=11-1

-4x=10

x=-10/4 = -5/2

Explanation: