Question

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

Answer 1

-8 on edg

Explanation:

Answer 2

-8

Explanation:

Start by multiplying both sides by 4.

`(1)/(4) x+2=-(5)/(8) x-5\\x+8=-(5)/(2) x-20`

Next, multiply both sides by 2.

`x+8=-(5)/(2) x-20\\2x+16=-5x-40`

Now, combine like terms.

`2x+16=-5x-40\\7x+16=-40\\7x=-56\\x=-8`