SOLUTION: please solve this equation. 1 over 5(x-120)=-34 thank you

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Question 197037: please solve this equation.

1 over 5(x-120)=-34

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Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Is the equation %281%2F5%29%28x-120%29=-34 ???


%281%2F5%29%28x-120%29=-34 Start with the given equation.


x-120=5%28-34%29 Multiply both sides by 5.


x-120=-170 Multiply.


x=-170%2B120 Add 120 to both sides.


x=-50 Combine like terms on the right side.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-50