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How do you solve #5( 4 x - 7 ) = - 1 1 5#?

Answer 1

Nathan Axel

#=>x=-4#

Split each side in half by five.

#=> 4x-7=-23#

To both sides, add 7.

#=> 4x=-16#

Split each side in half.

#=>x=-4#

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Answer 2

Jameson Allen

To solve the equation 5(4x - 7) = -115, you can follow these steps:

Distribute the 5 to the terms inside the parentheses: 20x - 35 = -115.
Add 35 to both sides of the equation to isolate the variable term: 20x = -80.
Divide both sides of the equation by 20 to solve for x: x = -4.

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -4.

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