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Solve for x.
-30 = 5(x + 1)
x=​

User Pronix
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Answer: -7

Explanation:

-30 = 5(x + 1)

-30 = 5x + 5. ( After distrbuting the 5)

-5. -5

-30 - 5. = 5x

-35 = 5x

x = -7

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