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What is x - 4 = -5x -28

User SteB
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Answer: (-4)

Explanation:

x+5x=-28+4

6x=-24

x= -4

therefore final is is x= negative 4

User Skyleguy
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Answer: x = -4

Explanation:

Given expression

x - 4 = -5x - 28

Add 5x on both sides

x - 4 + 5x = -5x - 28 + 5x

6x - 4 = -28

Add 4 on both sides

6x - 4 + 4 = -28 + 4

6x = -24

Divide 6 on both sides

6x / 6 = -24 / 6


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Hope this helps!! :)

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