SOLUTION: Solve the equation: The following are fractions and the answer should be -4/3 but I am unable to get this answer x/4=-x/2-1 Please help!

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Question 233932: Solve the equation:
The following are fractions and the answer should be -4/3 but I am unable to get this answer

x/4=-x/2-1
Please help!




Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/4 = -x/2 - 1 ___ remember PEMDAS

multiplying by 4 ___ x = -2x - 4

adding 2x ___ 3x = -4

dividing by 3 ___ x = -4/3