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-5x =30
The answer options are 6,-6,25,35

User OmniOwl
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Answer:

-6 or x = -6

Explanation:

To solve -5x = 30, divide each side by -5.

-5x / -5 = x

30 / -5 = -6

x = -6

(negative times a negative = a positive)

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