SOLUTION: -4over5x=-2 how do i multiply 2 fractions? i have multiple choice hw but i dont noe how to multipy 2 fractions.

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Question 217640: -4over5x=-2
how do i multiply 2 fractions? i have multiple choice hw but i dont noe how to multipy 2 fractions.

Found 2 solutions by rfer, MathTherapy:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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-4/5x=-2
divide both sides by -4
-4/-4*5x=-2/-4
5x=-1/2
divide by 5
5x/5=(-1/2)/(5/1)
x=-1/10
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remember no division with fractions, invert second fraction and multiply
(-1/2)/(5/1)=(-1/2)(1/5)=-1/10

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-4over5x=-2
how do i multiply 2 fractions? i have multiple choice hw but i dont noe how to multipy 2 fractions.

%28-4%29%2F5x+=+-+2

- 10x = - 4 ------ Cross-multiply equation

x+=+%28-4%29%2F%28-10%29 = highlight_green%282%2F5%29