Question

I have to answer this but I dont know how can you help me

5x-2= -7

what is x??

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explana

Answer 2

Hi there!

Answer:

x=-1

Explanation:

Distributive property: ⇒ a(b+c)=ab+ac

5x-2=-7

add 2 both sides of an equation.

5x-2+-7+2

simplify.

5x=-5

divide by 5 both sides of an equation.

5x/5=-5/5

simplify

-5/5=-1

x=-1

Hope this helps!

-Charlie

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