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When solving negative one over five (x − 25) = 7, what is the correct sequence of operations?

User Hisaki
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Answer:

Answer D, Multiply each side by −5, add 25 to each side.

Explanation:

Someone verify? pretty sure this is correct.

User Declan McNulty
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(1)/(5)(x-25) = 7 multiply 5 to both sides first
-(x-25) = 35 then expand the brackets
-x+25=35 make x the subject now;
-x=10
x= -10
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