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Explain the process to solve the equation. Use proper vocabulary in your explanation. One-fourth x = negative five-eighths

Respuesta :

Answer:

-2.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Your want to isolate the x. This is a multiplication problem, so use the inverse operation, which is division. Divide both sides of the equation by

1/4 by multiplying by the reciprocal, 4. (− 5

8)(4) is − 5/2. Use substitution to check the answer. x = − 5/2 :)

HarleyQuinnSwim666

Answer: First, you isolate x by dividing 1/4 on both sides.  

1/4x divided by 1/4 equals zero, which just leaves x, and -5/8 divided by 1/4 equals -5/2, so x = -5/2. -5/2 can be simplified to -2.5,  

To check the answer, substitute x for -5/2:

* 1/4 multiplied by -5/2 equals -5/8

* 5/8 = 5/8, so this proves that my answer is correct.

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