Question

4x-16=-20 solve for the x

Answer 1

Answer:

x= -1

Step-by-step explanation:

4x-16=-20    add positive 16 on each side

   +16  +16

4x     = -4      divide 4 on each side

4           4

x         = -1

Answer 2

Answer:

x=-1

Step-by-step explanation:

4x-16=-20

Get x to one side by subtracting it.

-16=-20-4x

Add the 20 on both sides.

-16+20=-4x

Simplify

4=-4x

4/-4=-4x/-4

-1=x

x=-1