Question

-1/4(x+2)+5=-x what does x equal?

Answer 1

x = -6

Explanation:

-1/4(x + 2) + 5 = -x

-1/4x - 1/2 + 5 = -x

-1/4x + 9/2 = -x

-1/4x + x + 9/2 - 9/2 = -x + x - 9/2

3x/4 = - 9/2

(3x/4) * 4 = (-9/2) * 4

3x = - 18

3x/3 = - 18/3

x = -6

Answer 2

-1/4x-2/4+5=-x
-4(-1/4x-2/4+5)= -4(-x)
x+2-20=4x
-3x=18
x=-6