SOLUTION: It has been 2 decades since i've done algebra and I am trying to figure out how to do this equation... 4x-3/5=-7.. The 4x-3 is over the 5. Help please!!!

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Question 895212: It has been 2 decades since i've done algebra and I am trying to figure out how to do this equation... 4x-3/5=-7.. The 4x-3 is over the 5. Help please!!!
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
multiply 5*-7
4x-3=5*-7
4x-3=-35
add 3
4x=-32
x=-8