Question

When solving - 1/5 (x - 25) = 7 what is the correct sequence of operations.

A. Multiply each side by -1/5 add 25 to each side

B .Multiply each side by 5 and subtract 25 from each side

C. multiply each side by - 1/5 subtract 25 from each side

D. Multiply each side by -5 add 25 to each side

Answer 1

Multiply each side by -5 add 25 to each side

Explanation:

- 1/5 (x - 25) = 7

Multiply each side by -5

(x - 25) = -35

add 25 to each side

x-25+25=-35+25

x=-10