Answer:
x = - 8
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]\frac{1}{4}[/tex] x + 2 = - [tex]\frac{5}{8}[/tex] x - 5
Multiply through by 8 to clear the fractions
2x + 16 = - 5x - 40 ( add 5x to both sides )
7x + 16 = - 40 ( subtract 16 from both sides )
7x = - 56 ( divide both sides by 7 )
x = - 8
