Answer:
x= -300
Step-by-step explanation:
0.25x+7 = 1/5x-8
convert the decimal into a fraction
1/4x+7 = 1/5x-8
1/4x+7+8 = 1/5x
1/4+15 = 1/5x
multiply both sides of the equation by 20
1/4x(20)+15(20) = 1/5x(20)
5x+300 = 4x
5x-4x+300 = 0
x+300 = 0
x = -300
