Explain the process to solve the equation. Use proper vocabulary in your explanation. One-fourth x = negative five-eighths plz help

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  x = -5/2

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation ...

is a "one-step" linear equation. It has a variable term on one side of the equal sign and a constant term on the other sided of the equal sign. It is solved by multiplying both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of the coefficient of the variable. The variable coefficient is 1/4, so you multiply by the reciprocal of that, 4. Multiplying by this value causes the coefficient of the variable to become the multiplicative identity element, 1. Both sides of the equation are multiplied by this value in accordance with the multiplication property of equality. That way, the variable value is not changed. Then the equation becomes ...

After simplifying the coefficient and the constant, the solution is found to be x = -5/2, or x = -2 1/2.

step-by-step explanation:

your answer is a

answer: hence, function will be

explanation:

since we have given that

cost of a new textbook = $85

according to question, the resale value of a textbook decreases by 25% with each previous owner,

so, our function becomes,

here, y is the total value of the text book after x owners.

hence, function will be