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5-x÷3=-7

Add 3 to both sides of the equation.

5x=3+7

Divide each term by 5 and simplify.

Divide each term in 5x=10 by 5

5x/5=10/5

Reduce the expression by cancelling the common factors.

x= 10/5

Divide 10 by 5

Answer x =2


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