Question

The equation x+x/4=(-40) is true when x is _____________

Answer 1

Answer:

$x + \frac{x}{4 } = - 40 \\ \frac{4x + x}{4} = - 40 \times 4 \\ 5x = - 160 \\ x = \frac{ - 160}{5} \\ x = - 32$