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-6x+5=47. What does x equal and how do I show my work

User Suppen
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Answer:

Hello There!!

Explanation:

Write the equation: -6x+5=47

Takeaway 5 from both sides: -6x=42

Divide by -6 from both sides: x=-7

Therefore, x=-7.

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User Liana
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Answer:

X = -7

Explanation:

-6x + 5 = 47

-6x +5 -5 = 47 - 5

-6x = 42

-6x/-6 = 42/-6

X = -7

User Vijay Rana
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