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When solving for -1/5(x-25)=7 what is the correct sequence of operations

a. multiply each side by -1/5, add 25 to each side

b. multiply each side by 5, subtract 25 from each side

c. multiply each side by -1/5, subtract 25 from each side

d. multiply each side by-5, add 25 to each side

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A sequence of operations that will get you to the solution is ...

... d. multiply each side by-5, add 25 to each side


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That is not the only correct sequence of operations. However the other ones listed here are incorrect ways to get to x = -10.


You can do whatever multiplication and addition you like to each side of the equation, but if those operations are poorly chosen, they will make finding the solution more difficult.

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