Question

How do you solve 5−7x=−9?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Subtract 5 from both sides.

-7x= -9-5−7x=−9−5

2. Simplify -9-5−9−5 to -14−14.

-7x= -14−7x=−14

3. Divide both sides by -7−7.

x= -14/-7x

4. Two negatives make a positive.

x= 14/7

5. Simplify 14/7  to 2

x= 2

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