Answer:
x = 14
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
- [tex]\frac{1}{5}[/tex](x - 4) = - 2
Multiply both sides by 5 to eliminate the fraction
- (x - 4) = - 10 ← distribute parenthesis by - 1
- x + 4 = - 10 ( subtract 4 from both sides )
- x = - 14 ( multiply both sides by - 1 )
x = 14
