SOLUTION: -5(x-3)=-25

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Question 985422: -5(x-3)=-25
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-5%28x-3%29=-25 Start with the given equation.


-5x%2B15=-25 Distribute.


-5x=-25-15 Subtract 15 from both sides.


-5x=-40 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-40%29%2F%28-5%29 Divide both sides by -5 to isolate x.


x=8 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=8