To solve the equation −1/5x + 3 = −7, we need to isolate x.
First, subtract 3 from both sides to get −1/5x = −10.
Next, multiply both sides by -5 to eliminate the fraction and solve for x. This gives us: x = 50.
Therefore, the correct answer is C) x = 50.
−1/5x + 3 = −7
Responses
A x = −35
x = −35
B x = 15x = 15
C x = 50x = 50
D x = 55
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