Question

How to solve 5+x/8=-4

Answer 1

`5 + (x)/(8) = -4 \\ \\ (x)/(8) = -4 - 5 \ / \ subtract \ 5 \ from \ each \ side \\ \\ (x)/(8) = -9 \ / \ simplify \\ \\ x = -9 * 8 \ / \ multiply \ each \ side \ by \ 8 \\ \\ x = -72 \ / \ simplify \\ \\ Answer: \fbox {x = -72}`