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-10x-5=-125
find what x is

User Bilbottom
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Answer: X=12

Explanation:

Clear the X first to solve this problem

-10x - 5 = -125

125 - 5 = 10x

120/10 = x

12 = x

User Richard Osseweyer
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Answer: x=12

Explanation:

Given

-10x-5=-125

Add 5 on both sides (addition property of equality)

-10x=-120

Divide -10 on both sides (division property of equality)

x=12

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User Satya Attili
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