SOLUTION: . Solve the following equation. Please show all of your work. -4-7/4x=10

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: . Solve the following equation. Please show all of your work. -4-7/4x=10      Log On


   

Question 624517: .
Solve the following equation. Please show all of your work.
-4-7/4x=10
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-4-7/4x=10
I think you mean
-4 - (7/4)x=10
which is
-4 -7x/4 = 10
--------------
Add 4
-7x/4 = 14
Multiply by 4
-7x = 56
Divide by 7
-x = 8
x = -8