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X/4 = -5
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User SomeDude
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Answer:

x= -20

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we have to get x by itself.

x/4= -5

x is being divided by 4. To reverse this, multiply both sides by 4, because multiplication is the opposite of division.

4*(x/4)=(-5)*4

The 4s on the left cancel, so we are left with:

x=-5*4

x=-20

To check our solution, we can substitute -20 back in for x.

x/4=-5

-20/4=-5

-5= -5

This is true, so we know that -20 is the solution.

User Annalena
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Answer:

-20

Explanation:

because if you put -20 over 4, that simplifies out to -5

User Nielsen Ramon
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