Question

A rational number is such that when you multiply it by 5/2 and add 2/3 to the product,you get -7/12.What is the number?​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number be x.

so, according to the question-

x*5/2 + 2/3 = -7/12

5x/2 = -7/12-2/3

5x/2 = -(7+8)/12

5x/2 = -15/12

5x/2 = -5/4

x = -5/4 * 2/5

x = -1/2

Answer 2

Answer:

-1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

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