Question

What is the solution to the following

equation?
7x - 20 = -41
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a). X=-3
b). X=3

Answer 1

A). X = -3

Explanation:

Step 1: Add 20 to both sides.

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  `7x-20+20=-41+20`
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  `7x=-21`

Step 2: Divide both sides by 7.

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  `7x/7 = -21/7\\`
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  `x=-3`

Step 3: Check if solution is correct.

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  `7(-3)-20=-41`
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  `-21-20=-41`
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  `-41=-41`