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  • 09-02-2018
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when solving -1/8(x+35)=-7 what is the correct sequence of operations

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  • 09-02-2018
-1/8(x+35)=-7
*-8               *-8     cancel out the -1/8 by multiplying by its reciprocal, 8/-1 or -8
x+35=56
  -35  -35              cancel out the 35 by subtracting
x= 21    
so multiply by the reciprocal and then subtract should be your answer

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