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Solve the equation -5(x-1) = 40

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Answer:

x = -7

Explanation:

-5x + 5 = 40

-5x = 40 - 5

-5x = 35

-x = 35/5

-x = 7

x = -7

User Bananach
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-5x + 5 = 40
-5x= 35
X= -7
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