How do I solve -4x=20

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asked Oct 27, 2023 151k views

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Denilson Amorim · Answer 1 · 2023-11-03T05:26:02+0000

Answer:

x = -5

Explanation:

We are required to solve for x in the given equation:

In order to solve for x, first, determine the coefficient of x.

The coefficient of x is the number beside x.

• Thus, the coefficient of x = -4.

Divide both sides of the equation by -4.

$\begin{gathered} (-4x)/(-4)=(20)/(-4) \\ x=(4*5)/(-4) \end{gathered}$

Cancel out the common term in the numerator and denominator.

$\begin{gathered} x=\frac{\cancel{4}*-5}{\cancel{4}} \\ x=-5 \end{gathered}$

The value of x is -5.