Respuesta :
First, expand the brackets by multiplying everything inside them by the -4.
(-4)x + (-4)1 = -4x - 4
-4x - 4 = 5
Then, add the 4 to both sides.
-4x = 9
Finally, divide both sides by -4 to get x on its own.
x = -9/4
(-4)x + (-4)1 = -4x - 4
-4x - 4 = 5
Then, add the 4 to both sides.
-4x = 9
Finally, divide both sides by -4 to get x on its own.
x = -9/4
Answer:
x = 2.25
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Use the distributive property: -4*x + -4*1 =5
2. Multiply: -4x-4=5
3. Use the additive property(+ 4 on both sides): -4x=9
4. Use the division property(divide -4 on both sides): x=2.25