Question

What would x be for this to be true -4x=5

Answer 1

x = -5/4

Explanation:

-4x = 5

Divide both sides by -4

x = -5/4

Answer 2

x = -5/4

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Algebra I

• Terms/Coefficients

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

-4x = 5

Step 2: Solve for x

1. [Division Property of Equality] Divide -4 on both sides: -4x/-4 = 5/-4
2. Simplify: x = -5/4