SOLUTION: 5x - 7 = -5

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Question 1091496: 5x - 7 = -5
Found 2 solutions by Tatiana_Stebko, ikleyn:
Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) About Me  (Show Source):
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5x+-+7+=++-5 add 7 too both sides of the equation
5x-7%2B7=-5%2B7
5x=2 divide both sides by 5
5x%2F5=2%2F5
x=2%2F5

Answer by ikleyn(52906) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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First step: add 7 to both sides.

Second step: divide the result by 5.


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