Answer
$x=-4$
Work Step by Step
Using the properties of equality, the solution to the given equation, $
-4x-16=0
$, is
\begin{array}{l}
-4x=0+16
\\\\
-4x=16
\\\\
x=\dfrac{16}{-4}
\\\\
x=-4
.\end{array}
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 5 - Section 5.7 - Factoring by Special Products - Exercise Set - Page 310: 74
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