Question

Solve.
x/5 + 3 = 2
A) -5
B) 25
C) 5
D) -
1
5

Answer 1

The answer is A
subtract 3 from both sides
1/5x+3-3=2-3
1/5x=-1
multiply both sides by 5
5*(1/5x)=(5)*(-1)
x=-5
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