Question

Solve 0.25x + 7 = 1/5 x -8

Answer 1

x= -300

Explanation:

0.25x+7 = 1/5x-8

convert the decimal into a fraction

1/4x+7 = 1/5x-8

1/4x+7+8 = 1/5x

1/4+15 = 1/5x

multiply both sides of the equation by 20

1/4x(20)+15(20) = 1/5x(20)

5x+300 = 4x

5x-4x+300 = 0

x+300 = 0

x = -300