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Solve for the unknown variable. -7x + 5 = 61

A) -66/7

B) 8

C) -8

D) 66/7

User Rahul Gaur
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Answer:

C, -8

Explanation:

Subtract 5 from both sides then divide -7 to both sides to get X = -8

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