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Whats x
-5x + 2 = 67

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Answer:

x=-13

Explanation:

Subtract 22 from both sides.

-5x=67-2

Simplify 67-2 to 65.

-5x=65

3 Divide both sides by -5.


x=-(65)/(5)

Simplify
(65)/(5) to 13.

x=−13

User Curiousguy
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x = -13
subtract 2 from 2 and 67 leaves you with
-5x=65
divided both sides by -5
x = -13
User GavinCattell
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