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What is -7x - 8 = 27

User Ykok
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Answer:

x = -5

Explanation:

-7x - 8 = 27

-7x - 8 + 8= 27 + 8

-7x = 35

x = 35 ÷ (-7)

x = -5

User Alireza Sharifi
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Answer:


- 7x - 8 = 27 \\ \\ - 7x = 27 + 8 \\ \\ - 7x = 35 \\ \\ x = (35)/(7) \\ \\ x = 5

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