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What is the solution to the equation? ^5 /x+ 7= -2

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Answer:

x=19/2

Explanation:

5/x+7=-2

5=-2(x+7)

5=-2x-14

5+14=-2x

19=-2x

Therefore

2x=-19

x=19/2

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