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What is -5(7x + 2) =200

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Answer:

x = 15.7

Explanation:

-5(7x + 2) = 200

1) According to PEMDAS, solve/combine like terms within the parenthesis first; however, since we can't do that, distribute -5 to 7x and +2:

-35x - 10 = 200

2) Get x by itself by dividing both sides by -35:

-35x - 10 200

_______ = _____

-35 -35

x - 10 = 5.7

3) Get x by itself by adding 10 to both sides:

x - 10 + 10 = 5.7 + 10

x = 15.7

User Michaelitoh
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Your answer is going to be X=-6
What is -5(7x + 2) =200-example-1
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