Find a26 in the arithmetic sequence: -15, -35, -55, -75

Mathematics

1 answer:

MrRissso [65]4 years ago

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Answer: x=−5

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

−4−7x=31

−4+−7x=31

−7x−4=31

Step 2: Add 4 to both sides.

−7x−4+4=31+4

−7x=35

Step 3: Divide both sides by -7.

−7x

−7

x=−5

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