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Which value of x makes this equation true?

–5(x – 20) = 35
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O A. 27
OB
-11
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ОС.
13
OD. -3

User Keepmoving
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6 votes

Answer:

13

Explanation:

because 13-20=-7

and -7x-5=35

so the answer is c

User James Khoury
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Answer:

x = 13

Explanation:

Given:

–5(x – 20) = 35

Solve:

–5(x – 20) = 35

Distribute the equation:

{-5 × x = -5x}
{-5 × -20 = 100}

-5x + 100 = 35

Subtract both sides by 100

-5x + 100 = 35

-5x + 100 - 100 = 35 -100

Simplify

-5x = -65

Divide both sides by -5

-5x/5 = -65/5

Solution:

x = 13

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