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What is the value of x if 5x + 45 = 35?

User BC TUBE
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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

5x+45=35

Next step--> subtract 45 from 35 to start to get x by itself

5x= -10

Next divide by 5 on both sides so x is by itself to get

x=. -2

User Crosswired
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Answer:

x = - 2

Explanation:

5x + 45 = 35

5x = 35 - 45

x = - 10

x = - 10 รท 5

x = - 2

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