The first step in solving this problem is to on each side of the equation. LaTeX: \frac{1}{4}x\:=\:-101 4 x = − 10

multiply both sides by 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the expression

1/4 x = -10

The first step is to multiply both sides by 4 using the multiplicative property of equality

1/4 x * 4 = -10 * 4

x * 1 = -40

x = -40

Hence the first step is to multiply both sides by 4