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7+2/5x=1 I don't know how to do this problem ​

User Mithu
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7*5+2/5*5x=1*5
35+2x=5
2x=5-35
2x=-30
2x/2=-30/2
x=-15
User H W
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Answer:

x = -15

Explanation:

7 + 2/5 x = 1

Subtract 7 from each side

7-7 + 2/5 x = 1-7

2/5x = -6

Multiply by 5/2 to isolate x

5/2 * 2/5x = -6*5/2

x = -15

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