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Solve the equations -5(x + 3) = 25. Write the problem on the sketch pad then solve the problem algebraically. I need the answer and how you work it out :)
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Solve the equations -5(x + 3) = 25. Write the problem on the sketch pad then solve the problem algebraically. I need the answer and how you work it out :)

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-5(x+3)=25
Divide both side by -5
x+3= -5
Move the constant and change it to positive
x= -5-3
Then add the numbers because they have the same sign, and you’re answer will be
x= -8
User Txyoji
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Answer:

-8

Explanation:

-5x-15=25

-5x=40

x= -8

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