Question

What is the value of x in the equation 4x - 5 = -33

Answer 1

Answer: $x=-7$

Step-by-step explanation:

$4x-5 =-33$

ad 5 to both sides

$4x=-28$

divide both sides by 4

$x=-7$

plug in x to double check

$4(-7)-5=-33\\-28-5=-33\\-33=-33$

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