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Solve the equation, showing each step of the solution.
-3x + 25 = 40

User Ezaspi
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Answer:

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Explanation:

-3x=40-25

-3x=15

x=15/-3

x=-5

User Lebelinoz
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3 votes

Answer:

x= -5

Explanation:

-3x + 25 = 40

you want to put x terms on one side, numbers on another side

subtract 25 on both sides

-3x = 15

divide both sides by -3

x= -5

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User Achyut Pokhrel
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