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What is the solution to -5x-7=3

User Virgesmith
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Step 1: move the constant to the right hand side and change its sign.
-5x=3+7
Step 2: Add the number.
-5x=10
Step 3: divide both sides of the equation by -5.
X=-2
And your solution should be X= -2
I hope that helped
User Jcmordan
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Answer:

x = -2

Explanation:

-5x - 7 = 3

-5x = 10

x = 10/-5

x = -2

User Kardaj
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