5x+5=3
5x=-2
X=-2/5
Alternative form is x=-0.4
<h2><u>COMBINED OPERATIONS</u></h2><h3>Exercise</h3>
First, let's solve the subtraction (in parentheses):


Now, let's solve the multiplication. Remember: in multiplication, two negative numbers will give a positive number:


Finally, let's solve the division:

<h3><u>Answer</u>: 16</h3>
Answer:
6
Step-by-step explanation:
=
·
=
³ ·
³ = 2 x 3 = 6
Answer: 7
Step-by-step explanation:
As tangents drawn from a common external point to a circle are congruent,
- 8x - 7 = 6x + 7
- 2x - 7 = 7 [subtract 2x from both sides]
- 2x = 14 [add 7 to both sides]
- x = 7 [divide both sides by 2]