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What is the value of x in the equation 1/4x+2=-5/8x-5

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EastWind [94]2 years ago

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Answer:

-8

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Charra [1.4K]2 years ago

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Answer: x= -8

Step-by-step explanation:

1/4 x + 2 = -5x/8 - 5

x/4 + 2 = -5x / 8 - 5

we collect like term

x/4 + 5x / 8 = -5 - 2

2x + 5x / 8 = -7

7x / 8 = -7

cross multiply

7x = -56

Divide bothside by 7

7x / 7 = -56/7

x = -8

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