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Solve the equation -8=7x+2/5
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Solve the equation -8=7x+2/5

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Answer:

-6/5 = x

Explanation:

Multiply by 5 to get rid of fractions:
-40 = 35x + 2

Subtract by 2 to get all terms on one side:

-42 = 35x
Divide by 35 to get x term:

-42/35 = x

-6/5 = x

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