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Write how you would solve this equation. Be thorough in your explanation to show what you know. -5x+3=18 I NEED HELP ASAP

User Stacktome
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Answer:

X= -3

Explanation:

-5x+3=18 subtract 3 from both sides this removes the +3 from the left side and makes the 18 into 15

-5x=15 Divide both sides by -5

x=-3

User ChrisAdkin
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Answer:

x= -3

Explanation:

-5x+3=18

-3 on both sides

-5x=15

divide by -5 on both sides

x= -3

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