Question 677455
{{{5f-3=-23}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{5f=-23+3}}} Add {{{3}}} to both sides.



{{{5f=-20}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{f=(-20)/(5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{5}}} to isolate {{{f}}}.



{{{f=-4}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{f=-4}}}