Answer:
[tex]x=-\frac{2}{5}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
- The equation [tex]-\frac{2}{x}-1=4[/tex] can be simplified by doing some algebra.
- Firstly, it is advisable to add 1 both sides of the equation. This would produce the following result: [tex]-\frac{2}{x}=5[/tex].
- Secondly, we multiply both sides by (x), and we obtain [tex]-2=5x[/tex].
- Finally, dividing both sides by 5 gives us the value of x, [tex]x=-\frac{2}{5}[/tex].
- The solution is a specific value to x (which can be represented graphically by a straight line on x=-2/5, as shown in the picture attached).
