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Solve the equation: - 5 = 5x + 7
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Solve the equation:
- 5 = 5x + 7

User Marvin Ralph
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Answer:

x= -12/5

Explanation:

-5=5x+7

-5x=5+7

-5x=12

x= -12/5

User MouIdri
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subtract 5x from both sides

-5x - 5 = 7
add 5 to both sides

-5x = 12

divide both sides by -5

ANSWER:
x = -2.4
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