Question

What are the next steps in solving this equation: 4/5 x - 4 = -40
Step 1: 4/5x = -36
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1 point
Multiply by 5 and divide by 4
Multiply by 4 and divide by 5
Subtract 4 and Add 5
Subtract 5 and Add 4
Multiply by 4 and Multiply by 5

Answer 1

Multiply by 5 and divide by 4.

Work: (4/5)x = -36 → multiply both sides by 5: 4x = -180 → divide by 4: x = -45.