Question

What is the answer to X+4x=-2 and show your work

Answer 1

I think you meant 'x + 4x = -2'

Combine like terms:

5x = -2

Divide 5 to both sides:

x = -2/5 or -0.4

Answer 2

$x+4x=-2\\ 5x=-2\\ x=-\dfrac{2}{5}$