what does X equal? -5(X-31)=11.5
-5(X-31)=11.5
x - 31 = -2.3
x = 28.7
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Hello niyirixu!
−5(x−31)=11.5 | multiply by the terms of the bracket
−5x+155=11.5 | −155 on either side of the equation
−5x=11.5−155−5x=−143.5 | :(−5) | on either side of the equationx=−143.5:(−5)
x=28.7
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