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

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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

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

Kaleigh answered Jun 9, 2021

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