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(-4)/(5)x +7=-13 Find the value of x

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The value of x is 25
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Answer: x = 25

Explanation:


-(4)/(5) x + 7=-13

1. First get X by itself by subtracting 7 from both sides


-(4)/(5) x=-20

2. Multiply by the reciprocal of 4/5 on both sides


(-(5)/(4) )-(4)/(5) x=-20(-(5)/(4) )

3. Simplify


x=25

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