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What is the answer for this question -0.25(8+x)=14

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So -0.25=-1/4
-1/4(8+x) means
-2-1/4x=-14
-1/4x=-14+2
-1/4x=-12 multiply both sides by -4
X=48

User Tom Maxwell
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Answer:

x=-64

Explanation:

Divide both sides by -0.25. You get:

8+x=-56

Subtract 8 from both sides. You get:

x=-64

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