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3. Solve the equation.
-5(7 - x) = 90

User Tresstylez
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Answer:

x=25

Explanation:

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-35+5x=90

+35 +35

5x=125

divide both sides by 5

and x = 25

User Dreamers Org
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  • Answer:

x = 25

  • Explanation:

Hi there !

-5(7 - x) = 90

-5×7 - 5×(-x) = 90

- 35 + 5x = 90

5x = 90 + 35

5x = 125

x = 125 : 5

x = 125

Good luck !

User Syed Tayyab Ali
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