Question 663979
Starting with
x + 1/5 = -3/7
Subtract 1/5 from both sides to isolate x
x = -3/7 - 1/5
Determine common denominator on the right
x = -3/7(5/5) - 1/5(7/7)
x = -15/35 - 7/35 = - 22/35
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