Question

Solve the equation for x using inverse operations. -3/5x + 2 = 7

Answer 1

Hi ,

( - 3x / 5 ) + 2 = 7

write additive inverse of 2 both sides of the

equation

( - 3x / 5 ) + 2 - 2 = 7 - 2

( - 3x / 5 ) = 5

multiply with multiplicative inverse of ( -3 / 5 )

both sides of the equation

( -3 / 5 ) ( - 5 / 3 ) x = 5 × ( - 5 / 3 )

x = -25 / 3

I hope this helps you.

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