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27 March, 19:45

How do I solve this two step equation using inverse operations? - 2x - 7 = - 17

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  1. M
    27 March, 23:41
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    x = 5

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Given

    -2x - 7 = - 17

    Add 7 to both sides to eliminate - 7 on the left side

    -2x - 7 + 7 = - 17 + 7

    -2x = - 10

    Now divide both sides by - 2 to isolate x

    -2x/2 = - 10/-2

    x = 5
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