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Solve negative 5 over 2, the whole multiplied by x minus 5 equals negative 55.

−20
−24
20
24

User Louis T
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Putting this in mathematical terms
(-5)x/2-5=-55
Multiplying throughout by ‘-1’
(5x)/2+5=55
5x/2=50
x=+20
Thus 20 is the required value of x.
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Answer:

Answer is C. 20

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