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What is x?
-5 (x - 1) = 40

User BC TUBE
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Answer:

x= -7

Explanation:

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User Decius
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Explanation:

- 5 (x - 1) = 40(Multiply -5 by the values in the bracket)

-5x + 5 = 40(Subtract 5 on both sides)

-5x = 40 - 5

-5x = 35 (Divide both sides by -5)

x=-7

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