Explain the process to solve the equation. Use proper

vocabulary in your explanation.

1/4x=-5/8

x = - 2/5

Step-by-step explanation:

1/4x=-5/8

Cross multiply to express in linear form

4x x - 5 = 8 x 1

-20x = 8

Divide both side by the coefficient of x i. e - 20

x = 8/-20

Reduce to the lowest term

x = - 2/5

Your goal is to isolate the x. This is a multiplication problem, so use the inverse operation, which is division. Divide both sides of the equation by 14 by multiplying by the reciprocal, 4. ( - 58) (4) is - 52. Use substitution to check the answer. x = - 52