Start with the solution
x=-25
use the reverse of what they asked
they wanted division and addition
we use multiplication and subtract
ok
x=-25
we can use subtraction and multiplication in any order
minus 10 from both sides
x-10=-35
multiply both sides by 4
4(x-10)=-140
4x-40=-140 is a possible equation
The like terms are 23y & 2y and 7x & x because they have the same variables
Hey!
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The opposite of -10 is 10.
Number line in image below.
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Hope This Helped! Good Luck!