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For what value of x does 625 = 56-2x?

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Answer

x = -284.5

Step-by-step explanation

We need to solve for x

625 = 56 - 2x

We can rewrite this as

56 - 2x = 625

-2x = 625 - 56

-2x = 569

Divide both sides by -2

(-2x/-2) = (569/-2)

x = - 284.5

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