<PRE><B>Question 115675</B>


{{{4x+5=-12}}} Start with the given equation




{{{4x=-12-5}}}Subtract 5 from both sides



{{{4x=-17}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{x=(-17)/(4)}}} Divide both sides by 4 to isolate x




{{{x=-17/4}}} Reduce


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=-17/4}}}  (which is approximately {{{x=-4.25}}} in decimal form)
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