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Solve the equation-3x+25 = 40, we want to know the value of x

Solve the equation-3x+25 = 40, we want to know the value of x-example-1

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Answer:

x= -5

Explanation:

-3x+25=40

subtract 25 from both sides

-3x=15

divide

x= -5

User ThunderMind
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Answer:

Last option: x = -5

Explanation:

-3x + 25 = 40

-3x = 40 - 25

-3x = 15

3x = -15

x = -5

User Libbie
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