Respuesta :

Space

Answer:

x = -40

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Equality Properties

  • Multiplication Property of Equality
  • Division Property of Equality
  • Addition Property of Equality
  • Subtraction Property of Equality

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

50 - 5x = 250

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. [Subtraction Property of Equality] Subtract 50 on both sides:                      -5x = 200
  2. [Division property of Equality] Divide -5 on both sides:                                x = -40