Question

Solve the equation: –5x –4 = 16

Answer 1

The answer is that X equals -4

Answer 2

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

−5x−4=16

Step 1: Add 4 to both sides.

−5x−4+4=16+4

−5x=20

Step 2: Divide both sides by -5.

−5x /−5 =20/-5

x=−4