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25−3x=40 what does x equal

User ReedD
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Answer:

=−5

Explanation:

1. Rearrange terms

25−3=40

−3+25=40

2. Subtract 25 from both sides of the equation

−3+25=40

−3+25−25=40−25

3. Simplify

If you subtract the numbers

−3=15

4. Divide both sides of the equation by the same term

−3=15

−3÷-3=15÷-3

5. Simplify

If you divide the numbers

=−5

And thats the answer

I hope this helped :)

User Sjaensch
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Answer:

-5

Explanation:

25-3x=40

3x=25-40

3x=-15

x=-15/3

x=-5

User Tim Isganitis
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