Solve for x. 5x-7 = -32 simplify your answer as much as possible

x=-5

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve for x, we have to get x by itself. Perform the opposite of what is being done to the equation, to both sides.

5x-7 = - 32

First, move all the constants to the same side. 7 is being subtracted, so add 7 to both sides.

5x-7 = - 32+7

5x = - 32+7

5x = - 25

Now, 5 and x are being multiplied. Divide both sides by 5.

5x/5 = - 25/5

x = - 25/5

x = - 5

If we want to check our answer, substitute our solution back in for x.

5x-7=-32

Substitute - 5 in for x

5 (-5) - 7 = - 32

-25-7 = - 32

-32 = - 32

This is true, so x is equal to - 5

x = - 5

Step-by-step explanation:

5x-7 = -32

Add 7 to each side

5x-7+7 = - 32+7

5x = - 25

Divide each side by 5

5x/5 = - 25/5

x = - 5