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23 July, 18:28

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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  1. 23 July, 22:28
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    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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