Question

-2(x+1/4) +1=5 value of x

Answer 1

x = -9/4

Explanation:

Start by combining the constants:

-2(x+1/4) +1=5 becomes -2(x+1/4) = 4

Next, divide both sides by -2: x + 1/4 = -2

Finally, subtract 1/4 from both sides: x = -2 - 1/4, or x = -9/4