-5(x-7)=20

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Solution for -5(x-7)=20 equation:


Simplifying
-5(x + -7) = 20

Reorder the terms:
-5(-7 + x) = 20
(-7 * -5 + x * -5) = 20
(35 + -5x) = 20

Solving
35 + -5x = 20

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-35' to each side of the equation.
35 + -35 + -5x = 20 + -35

Combine like terms: 35 + -35 = 0
0 + -5x = 20 + -35
-5x = 20 + -35

Combine like terms: 20 + -35 = -15
-5x = -15

Divide each side by '-5'.
x = 3

Simplifying
x = 3

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