I need help figuring out the x in this equation. 5x = -55

Lit asked Apr 19, 2023

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Lit asked Apr 19, 2023

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Answer:

x = -11

Explanation:

Easy way to simplify for x is dividing by 5 to leave x on its own.

Which means,

5x = -55

x = -11

Hope this helps :)

Ecs answered Apr 23, 2023

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