Question

How do you solve `8-\frac{1}{4}x=5`?

Answer 1

`x - 12`

Explanation:

`8 - 1/4x = 5" "larr`make the variable positive on the other side

`8 -5 = 1/4x" "larr` simplify

`3 = 1/4x" "larr xx4` on both sides

`12 = x`

`x = 12`