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Solve for x

-14 - 5 = -10x - 45

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Answer:X=-13/5 is the simplified answer

Explanation:

-14-5=-10x-45

-19=-10x-45

-19+45=-10x-45(+45)

26=-10x

26/-10=x

x=-13/5

User Timothy Aaron
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Answer:

x = -13/5 OR -2.6

Explanation:

Take steps to isolate x:

-14 - 5 = -10x - 45

-19 = -10x -45

26 = -10x

x = 26/-10

x = -13/5 OR -2.6

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