Question

What is the solution to the equation 1/4x+2=-5/8-5

Answer 1

Answer:
`x=-61/2`

Simplify both sides of the equation

`1/4x+2=(-5/8+-5)` (Combine Like Terms)

`1/4x+2=-45/8`

Subtract 2 from both sides

`1/4x+2-2=-45/8-2\\1/4x=-61/8`

Multiply both sides by 4

`4*(1/4x)=4*(-61/8)\\x=-61/2`