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What is the value of x in the equation 5x - 2 = -7?

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Answer:

x = - 1

Explanation:

given the equation

5x - 2 = - 7 ( add 2 to both sides )

5x - 2 + 2 = - 7 + 2 ( simplify both sides )

5x = - 5 ( divide both sides by 5 )


(5)/(5) x =
(-5)/(5) , that is

x = - 1

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