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5(1 - 2x) = -65

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User Nic Wise
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Explanation:

5(1-2x) = -65

5-10x = -65

65+5 = 10x

70 = 10x

7 = x

x = 7

User Nitin Vijay
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Answer:

X=7/2

Explanation:

5(1 - 2x) = -65

5-20x=-65

-20x=-65-5

-20x=-70

Minus sign cancel from both side

So x=70/20

X=7/2

User Atle
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