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When solving negative one over eight (x + 35) = −7, what is the correct sequence of operations?

Multiply each side by negative one over eight , add 35 to each side
Multiply each side by negative one over eight , subtract 35 from each side
Multiply each side by −8, subtract 35 from each side
Multiply each side by −8, add 35 to each side

User Bindal
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Answer:

Multiply each side by −8, subtract 35 from each side

Explanation:

8*1/8 (x + 35) = −7*8

x+35=-56

subtract 35 on each side

x=21

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