Question

Two step equation

x/-4 - 5 = -8

Answer 1

Hi, there.

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» Add 5 to both sides.

`\boldsymbol{(x)/(-4)=-3}`

» Multiply both sides by -4.

`\boldsymbol{x=12}`

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Answer 2

x/-4 - 5 = -8

x/-4 = -8 + 5

x/-4 = -3

x = -3 x -4

x = 12