To solve this equation, we need to first make the denominators of the fractions equal to each other.
The common denominator for both fractions is 20 (4 * 5 = 20).
So, we need to multiply the fraction on the left by 5/5 and the fraction on the right by 4/4 to get:
5(X + 2)/20 = -4/20
Now, simplify both fractions:
5(X + 2)/20 = -4/25(X + 2) = -4
Distribute on the left side:
5X + 10 = -4
Subtract 10 from both sides:
5X = -14
Divide by 5:
X = -14/5
So, the solution to the equation is X = -14/5.
To solve this equation, we need to first make the denominators of the fractions equal to each other.
The common denominator for both fractions is 20 (4 * 5 = 20).
So, we need to multiply the fraction on the left by 5/5 and the fraction on the right by 4/4 to get:
5(X + 2)/20 = -4/20
Now, simplify both fractions:
5(X + 2)/20 = -4/2
5(X + 2) = -4
Distribute on the left side:
5X + 10 = -4
Subtract 10 from both sides:
5X = -14
Divide by 5:
X = -14/5
So, the solution to the equation is X = -14/5.