Question

Solve the equation 1/4 (x+2)+5=-x

Answer 1

x = 6

Explanation:

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

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

x - 2 = 4(x-5)

x-2 = 4*x + 4*-5

x-2 = 4x - 20

x - 4x = 2 - 20

-3x = -18

x = -18/-3

x = 6

Check:

1/4(6-2) + 5 = 6

1/4(4) + 5 = 6

1 + 5 = 6

Answer 2

Exact Form:

x=−225

Decimal Form:

x=−4.4

Mixed Number Form:

x=−4 2/5

Explanation: