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When solving the equation x/5 = -4; how would you solve for x?
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When solving the equation x/5 = -4; how would you solve for x?

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Answer:

x= -20

Explanation:

because x is being divided by 5, we do the opposite operation to cancel it out

×5 on both sides (isolate x)

x= -20

User Vbgd
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Answer:

you just solve normally and then add X

Explanation:

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