Question

Solve the equation
$\frac{5x + 2}{2x + 3} = - \frac{3}{2}$
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Answer 1

Answer:

$x = \frac{( - 13)}{16}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{5x + 2}{2x + 3} = \frac{( - 3)}{2} \\ Cross \: multiply \\ 2(5x + 2) = ( - 3)(2x + 3) \\ 10x + 4 = ( - 6x) - 9 \\ 10x + 6x = ( - 9) - 4 \\16x = ( - 13) \\ x = \frac{( - 13)}{16}$