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X/5=-7 solve for x
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User Rukshan
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Answer:

X= -35

Explanation:

using opposite operation, we take the 5 the other side and changing the operation. so now from divide by 5, it will be multiply by 5 on the otherside. thus -7 ×5= -35

x= -35

User Olly Hicks
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Answer:

x = -35

Explanation:

multiply both sides by 5

5x/5 = 5(-7)

simplify

x = -35

User Letroll
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