Question Solve the equation x=−275Alternative Form x=−0.1˙85˙ Evaluate 8x−5=5x×7Multiply the terms 8x−5=35xMove the variable to the left side 8x−5−35x=0Subtract the terms More Steps Evaluate 8x−35xCollect like terms by calculating the sum or difference of their coefficients (8−35)xSubtract the numbers −27x −27x−5=0Move the constant to the right side −27x=0+5Removing 0 doesn't change the value,so remove it from the expression −27x=5Change the signs on both sides of the equation 27x=−5Divide both sides 2727x=27−5Divide the numbers x=27−5Solution x=−275Alternative Form x=−0.1˙85˙ Show Solution Rewrite the equation 27x=−5 Evaluate 8x−5=5x×7Evaluate 8x−5=35xMove the variable to the left side −27x−5=0Move the constant to the right side −27x=5Solution 27x=−5 Show Solution Graph