how to solve 7(x-5)=25

Question

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Answer 1

7(x-5)=25  (multiple the 7 by each factor within the bracket)

7(x) - 7(5) = 25

7x - 35 = 25

7x = 25 + 35 ( -35 on left of equal changes sign to +35 when moved to right side of equal)

7x = 60 ( then divide each side by 7 to identify x)

x = 60/7

x = 8 4/7 or 8.571428571

Answer 2

Given 7(x-5)=25
7x-35=25
7x=60
x=60/7

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