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alexandraneedshelp

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Registered: 2011-09-26

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algerbra

i need to work out x from this

5(x-7)=-34

i donno what to do please will you help me ?

alexandraneedshelp

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Re: algerbra

oh and please explain it in a simple way also thank you very much if you could help

bobbym

bumpkin

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Re: algerbra

Hi alexandraneedshelp;

Easiest way seems to be to expand it out on the left.

Now add 35 to both sides.

Now divide both sides by 5 to get the x by itself.

Welcome to the forum.

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alexandraneedshelp

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Re: algerbra

oh wow when you explain it that way it seems so simple thank you very much

bobbym

bumpkin

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Registered: 2009-04-12

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Re: algerbra

Hi alexandraneedshelp;

It is simple. School is hard because it is about a lot of other things besides math like growing up. See the m in bobbym, it stands for Mediocrity, if I can get it anyboby can.

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In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

alexandraneedshelp

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Registered: 2011-09-26

Posts: 7

Re: algerbra

bobbym

bumpkin

From: Bumpkinland

Registered: 2009-04-12

Posts: 109,606

Re: algerbra

Someone is happy!

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In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.