# Algebra

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40=-0.2x+45
i cant seem to solve this problem.

• Algebra -

40=-0.2x+45

Subtract 45 to both sides

-5=-0.2x

now divide -0.2 to both sides

-5/-0.2=x

A negative divdes by a negative gives you a positive

5/0.2=x

You can leave that like that or find the decimal form of it.

• Algebra -

40=-0.2x+45

0.2x = 45 - 40
0.2x = 5
x = 5/0.2
x = 25

Checking:

40 = -0.2x + 45
40 = -0.2 (25) + 45
40 = -5 + 45

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