Question

Solve for x, show all your work: -5x = 45 Question 7 options:

Answer 1

Hello,

Shall we begin?

-5x = 45  *(-1)
5x = - 45
x = - 45/5
x = -9

Answers: x = -9

Answer 2

Answer:

x = -9

Step-by-step explanation:

This is a very easy algebra question, but let's break it down step-by-step.

Step 1: Divide by -5 & First Answer

x = -9, this seems correct

Step 2: Check the Answer

In algebra, you can always check your answer by inserting the number you got in for x in the original equation.

-5(-9) = 45

Two negatives multiplied make a positive.

45 = 45 Correct

Step 3: Final Answer

Final answer is -9

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