Question

What is the value of x in the equation below?

X + ¼ = - ⅝

Answer 1

Explanation:

Subtract 1/4 from both sides. (Change 1/4 to 2/8 so that it can be subtracted from 5/8)

X+ 1/4 = -5/8

X = -5/8 - 2/8

X= -7/8