Answer:
x = -5
Explanation:
We are required to solve for x in the given equation:
[tex]-4x=20[/tex]In order to solve for x, first, determine the coefficient of x.
The coefficient of x is the number beside x.
• Thus, the coefficient of x = -4.
Divide both sides of the equation by -4.
[tex]\begin{gathered} \frac{-4x}{-4}=\frac{20}{-4} \\ x=\frac{4\times5}{-4} \end{gathered}[/tex]Cancel out the common term in the numerator and denominator.
[tex]\begin{gathered} x=\frac{\cancel{4}\times-5}{\cancel{4}} \\ x=-5 \end{gathered}[/tex]The value of x is -5.
