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Solve for x: -30=5(x+1)

User Taveras
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Answer:

x= -7

Explanation:

30 divided by 5 = 6 and -7+1 - 6 -6x5=-30

User Tariff
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Answer:

x=-7

Explanation:

-30=5(x+1)

-30/5= x+1

-6=x+1

-6-1=x

-7=x

x=-7

User Jawann
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