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OpenStudy (7thgrader):

solve for x http://static.k12.com/bank_packages/files/media/mathml_2d66a0b057efd68489b9bd26f7082ab90a56addc_1.gif

OpenStudy (kc_kennylau):

\[\frac{x-3}2=-5\]

OpenStudy (kc_kennylau):

We see that there's a fraction, and we don't like fractions.

OpenStudy (kc_kennylau):

So, we times 2 to both sides to get rid of the fraction. \[x-3=-10\]

OpenStudy (kc_kennylau):

Now, to find x, we need to add 3 to both sides, because that would neutralize the negative 3.

OpenStudy (kc_kennylau):

\[x-3+3=-10+3\]

OpenStudy (kc_kennylau):

\[x=-7\]

OpenStudy (7thgrader):

@kc_kennylau oh thanks! sorry i wasnt here

OpenStudy (kc_kennylau):

welcome

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