Variables

10x-5=-3

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To solve this equation for x, we need to isolate the variable on one side of the equation.

10x - 5 = -3
Add 5 to both sides:
10x = 2
Now, divide by 10 on both sides:
x = 2/10
x = 0.2

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = 0.2
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I apologize for the mistake in my previous response. Let's correct it:

10x - 5 = -3
Add 5 to both sides:
10x = 2
Now, divide by 10 on both sides:
x = 2/10
x = 0.2

The correct solution is x = 0.2. Thank you for pointing that out.