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  • 23-03-2020
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How do I solve this two step equation using inverse operations? -2x - 7 = -17

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Onoriodefelix
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  • 23-03-2020

Answer:

x = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

-2x - 7 = -17

Add 7 to both sides to eliminate -7 on the left side

-2x - 7 + 7 = -17 + 7

-2x = -10

Now divide both sides by -2 to isolate x

-2x/2 = -10/-2

x = 5

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