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  • 18-11-2018
  • Mathematics
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what is the solution to the equation 1/4 x + 2 = - 5/8 x - 5?

a. x= -8

b. x= -7

c. x= 7

d. x = 8


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Thisguy248 Thisguy248
  • 18-11-2018

1/4 x + 2 = - 5/8 x - 5

1/4 x = - 5/8 x - 5 - 2

1/4 x + 5/8 x = -5 - 2

1/4 x + 5/8 x = -7

2/8 x + 5/8 x = -7

7/8 x = -7

7x = -7×8

7x = -56

x = -56/7

x = -8

The answer is A. x = -8

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