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Solve forx:

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7(x + 5) = -35
O
x = -10
x = 5
O x = -5
X = 0

1 Answer

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Answer: x = -10

Explanation:

7 (x + 5) = -35

Distribute 7 to x + 5

7 * x = 7x

7 × 5= 35

7x + 35 = -35

Subtract both sides by 35

7x = - 70

Divide both sides by 7

x = -10

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