Question

solve for x
x + 1/2 = -5/8
simplify your answer as much as possible.

Answer 1

Answer:

$x = - \frac{9}{8}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$x + \frac{1}{2} = - \frac{5}{8}$

$\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{4}{4} = \frac{4}{8}$

$x + \frac{4}{8} = - \frac{5}{8}$

$x + \frac{4}{8} - \frac{4}{8} = - \frac{5}{8} - \frac{4}{8}$

$x = - \frac{9}{8}$