Solve for x. 7x/−10=−42/5

Kauna Mohammed asked Aug 17, 2023

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Solve for x.

7x/−10=−42/5

Kauna Mohammed asked Aug 17, 2023

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Answer:

x=12

Explanation:

-(7x)/(10) =-(42)/(5) multiply both sides by -10 as the first step to get x by itself

7x =84 . divide both sides by 7

x = 12

Karina H answered Aug 23, 2023

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