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Please help me, I cant find the equation to this problem
8x − 5 = −37

User Fadd
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Answer:

x=-4

Explanation:

You need to get the constants with the constants, so you need to add 5 on both sides and you will get 8x=-32. Then you will need to divide by 8 on all sides. and that will give you x=-4

User Smartmouse
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Answer:

-4

Explanation:

  1. Add 5 to each side, so it now looks like this: 8x = -32
  2. Divide each side by 8, so it now looks like this: x = -4

I hope this helps!

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