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Solve the equation 5x-45=-5 for x

A. 8 C.-8

B. 10 D. -10

User PakkuDon
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the answer would be 8
User Lonre Wang
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Answer:

x = 8

Explanation:

Given

5x - 45 = - 5 ( add 45 to both sides )

5x = 40 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = 8

User Millar
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