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Consider the equation and its solution. Negative 15 (x minus box) = 25. Negative 15 x + 30 = 25. Negative 15 x = negative 5. x = one-third. What number should be in the empty box?
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Consider the equation and its solution.

Negative 15 (x minus box) = 25. Negative 15 x + 30 = 25. Negative 15 x = negative 5. x = one-third.

What number should be in the empty box?

User Maxfridbe
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:15(x+2) =25

15x+30=25

15x=5

3x=1

x=1/3

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