Question

How do I solve -4x=20

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -5

Explanation:

We are required to solve for x in the given equation:

$-4x=20$

In order to solve for x, first, determine the coefficient of x.

The coefficient of x is the number beside x.

• Thus, the coefficient of x = -4.

Divide both sides of the equation by -4.

$\begin{gathered} \frac{-4x}{-4}=\frac{20}{-4} \\ x=\frac{4\times5}{-4} \end{gathered}$

Cancel out the common term in the numerator and denominator.

$\begin{gathered} x=\frac{\cancel{4}\times-5}{\cancel{4}} \\ x=-5 \end{gathered}$

The value of x is -5.

Answer 2

The answer is -5 your welcome