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Bot There are different approaches to solve this equation, but one common method is to isolate the variable (X) on one side of the equation by undoing the operations that are being done to it. Here's one way to do it:
1. Start with the given equation:
X/4 + 1 = -5
2. Subtract 1 from both sides to get rid of the constant term on the left side:
X/4 = -6
3. Multiply both sides by 4 to get rid of the fraction on the left side:
X = -24
4. Check the solution by plugging it back into the original equation:
-24/4 + 1 = -6 + 1 = -5
The solution checks out, so the answer is X = -24.