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Solve for x.

5x - 6 = -46
Does any one know the answer?

User Kecso
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Answer:

x= -8

Explanation:

5x - 6 = -46 original equation

5x = -40 added 6 to both sides


(5x)/(5) = (-40)/(5) divide both sides by 5

x = -8 solution

User Xbd
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Answer:

X= -8

Explanation:

Subtract 6 on both sides

that leaves you with

5/5=-40/5 The 5s cancel out leaving you with -40/5 and -40 divided by 5 is -8

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