Using the steps for solving an​ equation, determine the next operation for solving the given equation.

minus5xequalsminus35
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Part 1
Choose the correct answer below.
A.
Subtract 35 from both sides of the equation.
B.
Multiply both sides of the equation by minus5.
C.
Subtract 5x from both sides of the equation.
D.
Divide both sides of the equation by minus5.
E.
Add 5x to both sides of the equation.
F.
Add 35 to both sides of the equation.

1 answer

To solve the equation \(-5x = -35\), you want to isolate the variable \(x\). The next step would be to eliminate the coefficient of \(x\), which is \(-5\).

To do this, you would divide both sides of the equation by \(-5\).

So, the correct answer is:

D. Divide both sides of the equation by minus5.