Question

Explain the process to solve the equation. Use proper

vocabulary in your explanation.
1/4x=-5/8

Answer 1

answer:
x = -2 1/2

Explanation:
1/4x = -5/8
first divide 1/4 over the equal sign to get rid of x
1/4x = -5/8
/1/4 /1/4
then multiply by the reciprocal by flipping the numerator and denominator on the second fraction
-5/8 • 4/1
multiply
-20/8
simplify
x = -2 1/2

Answer 2

x=-5/2

Explanation:

First you need to make 1/4x into x, to do that you multiply 4 on both side.

1/4x*4=-5/8*4

After multiplying 4 on both side you get:

x=-5/2