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Solving two step equations
10 + 5x = -40

User Isebarn
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10+5x=-40
5x=-30
-30/5=-6
x=-6
User Mcgtrt
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Subtract 10 from both sides

5x = -50

Divide both sides by 5

x = -10

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User Matt Stern
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