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(x)/(5) + 7 = -3

User Tany
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Answer:


\huge{\fbox{\sf{ x = -50}}}

Explanation:


(x)/(5) + 7 = -3

Take the L.C.M of 5 and 1 ( i.e 5 )


(x+7 * 5)/(5) = -3


(x+35)/(5) = -3

Do cross multiplication


x + 35 = -3 * 5


x + 35 = -15

Move 35 to right hand side and change its sign


x = -15 - 35

Remember : The negative integers are always added but posses the negative ( - ) sign.


x = -50

The value of x is
\boxed{\sf{ -50}}

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User FelisCatus
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Here's a linear equation in variable x and we have to compute the value of x for the above equation.

Given equation:


  • \large{ \rm{ (x)/(5) + 7 = - 3}}

So, Let's start solving the above equation:

Move 7 to the Right hand side,

Remember: Inverse of addition is subtraction


\sf{ (x)/(5) = - 3 - 7}


\sf{ (x)/(5) = - 10}

Now multiplying 5 in other side because again the inverse of division is multiplication,


\sf{ x = - 10 * 5}


\sf{x = \boxed{ \red{ - 50}}}

And the required value for x is -50. So, we are done....

Carry On Learning !

User Goli
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