Solve 15 - 5x = -40

This example shows how to solve a two step algebra equation in which the variable term is subtracted from a constant.
15 - 5x = -40
-15 -15 -- Subtract 15 on both sides
-5 x = -55
/-5 /-5 --- Then, divide each side by -5
x = 11

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