SOLUTION: Write an equation for each and solve. THe product of -7 and a number is 35. Find the number.

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Question 679403: Write an equation for each and solve.
THe product of -7 and a number is 35. Find the number.
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Equation: (-7)x = 35
Answer: x = -5
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  • This is an equation! Solutions: x=-5.
  • Graphical form: Equation was fully solved.
  • Text form: (-7)*x=35 simplifies to 0=0
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DETAILED EXPLANATION

Look at .
Remove unneeded parentheses around factor highlight_red%28+7+%29
It becomes .
Look at .
Moved these terms to the left highlight_green%28+-35+%29
It becomes .
Look at .
Solved linear equation highlight_red%28+-7%2Ax-35=0+%29 equivalent to -7*x-35 =0
It becomes .
Result:
This is an equation! Solutions: x=-5.

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