Question

-130 = -5(1 - 5x)
A) (4) B) {-5}
c) {-1} D) (11)

Answer 1

Answer:

B, -5

Step-by-step explanation:

-130 = -5(1 - 5x)

1) Distribute- multiply -5 by all the numbers in the parentheses, 1 and -5x.

-130 = -5 + 25x

2) Isolate the variable- add 5 on both sides and divide both sides by 25

-125 = 25x

-5 = x

Final answer: B, -5

Answer 2

Answer:

B. -5

Step-by-step explanation:

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