Question

which value should replace $x$ to make the equation true?
$-5x = 35$
options:
30
40
7
-30
-7
$-1/7$

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate x by dividing both sides by -5

$\frac{-5x}{-5} = \frac{35}{-5}$

Step2: Simplify to solve for x

$x = -7$

Answer:

-7