Hi there!
Answer:
x=-1
Explanation:
Distributive property: ⇒ a(b+c)=ab+ac
5x-2=-7
add 2 both sides of an equation.
5x-2+-7+2
simplify.
5x=-5
divide by 5 both sides of an equation.
5x/5=-5/5
simplify
-5/5=-1
x=-1
Hope this helps!
-Charlie
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