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-5(x-10) = -35i understand im just stuck

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To simplify the given expression


-5(x-10)=-35

To solve for x, we will follow the steps below

Step 1: Divide both sides by -5


\begin{gathered} (-5(x-10))/(-5)=-(35)/(-5) \\ \\ x-10=7 \end{gathered}

Step 2: Add 10 to both sides


\begin{gathered} x-10+10=7+10 \\ x=17 \end{gathered}

The value of x is 17

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