How do you solve and check x/4 = - 5

Rearrange x/4 - (-5) = 0

Simplify x/4

-5 = - 5/1 = - 5*4/4

x - (-5*4) / 4 = x+20/4

x + 20/4 = 0

x+20/4 * 4 = 0*4

The equation now takes the shape: x+20=0

subtract 20 from both sides of the equation: x=-20

Answer: x=-20