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2.) Five minus four times a variable equals negative seven​

User Dhinesh
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Answer:

3

Explanation:

5 - 4x = -7

add 4x to each side of the equation:

5 = 4x - 7

add 7 to each side:

12 = 4x

divide both sides by 4:

x = 3

proof:

5 = 4(3) - 7

5 = 12 - 7

5 = 5

User Phius
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Answer:


5 - 4x = - 7

Explanation:

Let the missing variable be x then yiu will get the answer above

User FrankelStein
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