Question

Two-Step Equations 2/5x−3=−17

Answer 1

x = -35

Explanation:

1. Add 3 to each side, so it now looks like this: 2/5x = -14
2. Divide each side by 2/5 to cancel out the 2/5 next to x. It should now look like this: x = -35

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Answer 2

x =-35

Explanation:

2/5x−3=−17

Add 3 to each side

2/5x−3+3=−17+3

2/5x = -14

Multiply each side by 5/2

5/2 * 2/5x = -14 * 5/2

x = -35