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  • 01-09-2020
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What is the solution to the equation 1/4x+2=-5/8-5

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  • 01-09-2020

Answer: [tex]x=-61/2[/tex]

Simplify both sides of the equation

[tex]1/4x+2=(-5/8+-5)[/tex] (Combine Like Terms)

[tex]1/4x+2=-45/8[/tex]

Subtract 2 from both sides

[tex]1/4x+2-2=-45/8-2\\1/4x=-61/8[/tex]

Multiply both sides by 4

[tex]4*(1/4x)=4*(-61/8)\\x=-61/2[/tex]

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