Solve for x: 7x = 2x - 35. Option 1: 7 Option 2: 5 Option 3: -5 Option 4: -7

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Ostas · Answer 1 · 2024-02-15T23:36:12+0000

Answer:

option 4

Explanation:

given

7x = 2x - 35 ( subtract 2x from both sides )

7x - 2x = 2x - 2x - 35 ( simplify both sides )

5x = - 35 ( divide both sides by 5 )

(5)/(5) x =
(-35)/(5) , that is

x = - 7