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Hi ~

I need help please...

I know this is a simple question.

but- I just want to know if someone can solve this without cheating at all... and make into your own words.


`\rightarrow{\sf{{What \: is \: -26x \: - \: 12 \: = 15?`

Thanks~

Answer 1

x = -1.038

Explanation:

- 26x - 12 = 15

- 26x = 15 + 12

- 26x = 27

x = - 27/26

x = - 1.038

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Answer 2

x would equal -1.03(1 DP)

"-26x - 12 = 15, solve for x."

Explanation:

Start with adding 12 to both sides of the expression. Sides were switched purposely.

`15 + 12 = -26x - 12 + 12`

Next, simplify your addition process. You do this by using a specific rule.

`(-a) = a\:\:\mathrm{if\:a\\eq 0}\\-26x = 26x\\26 + (x)\\= 26 + 1\\= 27\\= -26x=27`

Lastly, we are going to divide both sides by -26(x was cancelled).

`(-26x)/(-26)=(27)/(-26)`

Thus,

`x= -1.03`

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