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Solve the following equation for x:

−15=5−5x

Enter your answer as an improper fraction, if necessary. Do not

include "x=" in your answer

User Vimo
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Answer:

x = 4

Explanation:

−15=5−5x

−15-5 = −5x

-20 = -5x

x = (-20)/(-5)

x = 4

Check:

Does −15=5−5x when x is 4?

−15=5−5*(4)

-15 = 5 - 20

-15 = - 15 YES

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