Question

How do you work out the answer -2+ 25x+ 17= -35

Answer 1

1- combine like terms: 25x+15=35
2-Subtract 15 from both sides: 25x=20
3- divide, and you have the answer: x=0.8
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Answer 2

-2 + 25x +17 = -35
25x + 15 = -35
25x = -50
x = -2