Question

Using the properties of equality, find the value of x in the equation below.

4x(2 + 8) = -8

Type your answer as a fraction so that you give the exact answer not an estimate.

Answer 1

-1/5 or - .2

Explanation:

4x(2+8)= -8

(4*-.2)(2+8)= -8

-.8(2+8)= -8

-.8(10)= -8

-8=-8