How would you solve 25 - 3× = 40?

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Answer: -5

Step-by-step explanation: 25-3x=40

-3x=40-25

-3x= 15

x= -5

Nathan Fritz answered Jul 25, 2023

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The given equation can be solved as,

$\begin{gathered} 25-3x=40 \\ 3x=25-40 \\ 3x=-15 \\ x=-(15)/(3) \\ x=-5 \end{gathered}$

Mhkeller answered Jul 27, 2023

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