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X + 5 = -10
(a)
How do I isolate x?
A Add by 5 on both sides
B Subtract by 5 on both sides
Multiply by 5 on both sides
D Divide by 5 on both sides
(b)
X=

User DiMono
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Subtracting by 5 on both sides
User Chandler Bing
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Answer:

Subtract by 5 on both sides.

Explanation:

x+5 = -10. if you subtract both sides by 5, you will get x+5-5=-10-5, which can be simplified to x=-15.

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