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What is 5x - 3 = -28​

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5x -3 = -28
+3 +3

3 cancels out

5x = -25
/5 /5

Divide by 5

X = -5

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User Ncabral
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Answer:

X= -5

Explanation:

5x -3 = -28

Add 3 to both sides

5x= -25

divide by 5 on both sides to isolate x

x=-5

User Mark Kortink
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