Respuesta :

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