Question

When solving negative one over five (x − 25) = 7, what is the correct sequence of operations?

Multiply each side by negative one over five , add 25 to each side
Multiply each side by 5, subtract 25 from each side
Multiply each side by negative one over five , subtract 25 from each side
Multiply each side by −5, add 25 to each side

Answer 1

Multiply each side by −5, add 25 to each side

Explanation:

-1/5(x-25) = 7

Multiply each side by -5/1 to clear the fraction

-5/1* -1/5(x-25) = 7*-5/1

x-25 = -35

Then add 25 to each side

x-25+25 = -35+25

x = -10