Question

solve for x in the equation \\(\frac{1}{4}x + (-5) = -1\\).
\\(x = \square\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Add 5 to both sides

$\frac{1}{4}x - 5 + 5 = -1 + 5$
$\frac{1}{4}x = 4$

Step2: Multiply by 4

$4 \times \frac{1}{4}x = 4 \times 4$
$x = 16$

Answer:

16