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  • 24-11-2020
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Solve the following equation for x.
[tex]\frac{x-5}{2}[/tex] = -6



x = -2

x = 2

x = -7

x = -17

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Sueraiuka
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  • 24-11-2020

Option C is answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hey there!

Given;

[tex] \frac{x - 5}{2} = - 6[/tex]

Multiply "-6" and "2".

[tex]x - 5 = - 6 \times 2[/tex]

[tex]x - 5 = - 12[/tex]

Shift "-5" on right side.

[tex]x = - 12 + 5[/tex]

Therefore, X = -7.

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