Question

Solve the following equation: 5/2 x = -5

Answer 1

Answer:

(5/2)x=-5

5x/2= -5

Multiply all terms by the same value to eliminate fraction denominators

2(5x/2)= 2(-5)

Cancel multiplied terms that are

in the denominator

5x =2(-5)

Multiply the numbers

5x =2(-5)

5x=-10

Divide both sides of the equation by the same term

5x/5= -10/5

simplify

x= -2

Answer 2

5/2x=-5
X=-5*2/5=-2
Answer = -2