How do you solve #\frac { x } { 4} + 1= - 10#?

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Answer 1 · 2016-11-22T20:30:27

#x = -44#

To isolate and slve for #x# you need to perform the necessary mathematics and always keep the equation balanced.

First, subtract one from each side of the equation:

#x/4 + 1 - 1 = -10 - 1#

#x/4 + 0 = -11#

#x/4 = -11#

Next, to solve for #x# multiply each side of the equation by #4#:

#4 x/4 = -11 * 4#
#(4/4)x = -44#

#1x = -44#

#x = -44#