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5(x-1) = -3What is X equaled to

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5(x-1)=-3

To solve the equation for x:

1. Remove parenthesis (distributive property):


5x-5=-3

2. Add 5 in both sides of the equation:


\begin{gathered} 5x-5+5=-3+5 \\ 5x=2 \end{gathered}

3. Divide into 5 both sides of the equation:


\begin{gathered} (5x)/(5)=(2)/(5) \\ \\ x=(2)/(5) \end{gathered}Then, x is equal to 2/5
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