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5x-3=-12
Solve the equation(write the solution as a decimal)

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♡ The Question ♡

- 5x-3=-12

Solve the equation and write the solution as a decimal!

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♡ The Answer ♡

- x = -9/5

-9/5 --> -1.8

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♡ The Explanation/Step-By-Step ♡

- 5x-3=-12

Add 3 to both sides!

5x-3+3=-12+3

Simplify!

5x=-9

Divide both sides by 5!

5x/5 = -9/5

Simplify!

x = -9/5

-9/5

= -1.8

= -180%

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User Feyyaz
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x=-1.8

5x-3=-12
5x=-9
x=-9/5 coverts to x=-1.8
User Hatcyl
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