Question

How do I solve for x step by step?

Answer 1

12 = -5x/4 - 8

Multiply both sides of the equation by 4.

48 = −5x − 32

Swap the sides so that all variable terms are on the left side.

−5x − 32 = 48

Add 32 to both sides.

−5x = 48 + 32

Add 48 and 32 to get 80.

−5x = 80

Divide both sides by −5.

x = 80/-5

Divide 80 by −5 to get −16.

x= −16