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Chapter 6: Q11. (page 274)

Solve the equation.

−38x−5=7

Short Answer

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The solution of −38x−5=7isx=−32.

Step by step solution

01

. Given

The given equation is−38x−5=7 .

02

. To determine

We have to solve the equation.−38x−5=7

03

. Calculation

To solve the equation, we try to get x alone on a side:

−38x−5=7−38x=7+5[groupliketerms]−38x=12[add]−3x=96          [multiplybothsidewith8]x=−32                  [dividebothsidewith−3]

So, the solution of the equation −38x−5=7isx=−32.

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