SOLUTION: Please explain how to get my answer to 2x-7x=-40

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Question 292196: Please explain how to get my answer to 2x-7x=-40
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x-7x=-40
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2x-7x = -5x
-5x = -40
Divide by -5
x = -40/-5
x = 8