27.795......................................................
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
One-fourth x + 2 = 

Next, we Expand the Left hand Side by multiplying each term in the bracket by 1/4

Bringing terms with x to the left Hand Side i.e. collecting like terms

On Cross multiplying
7x = -7 X 8

x=-8
The word in the problem that indicates is a negative number is “descend”