SOLUTION: Solve 2/5x=-10.

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Question 103912: Solve 2/5x=-10.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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%282%2F5%29x=-10 Start with the given equation



%285%29%28%282%2F5%29x%29=%285%29%28-10%29 Multiply both sides by the LCM of 5. This will eliminate the fractions (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this solver)



2x=-50 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



x=%28-50%29%2F%282%29 Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x



x=-25 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is x=-25