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What two operations would you use to solve the equation 5x - 8=-18

-multiplication
-division
-addition
-subtraction

User MikkolidisMedius
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Answer:

addition and division

Explanation:

5x - 8 = - 18 ( add 8 to both sides )

5x = - 10 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x =
(-10)/(5) = - 2

User Miboper
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Answer:

subtraction

Explanation:

5x-8+8=-18+8

5x=-10

5x/5=-10/5

x=-2

User Norym
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