SOLUTION: Solve using the multiplication principle x/5 = -10 Can someone please help me with this? Thanks, Scot

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Question 132254: Solve using the multiplication principle x/5 = -10
Can someone please help me with this? Thanks, Scot
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

x%2F5=-10 Start with the given equation



cross%285%29%28x%2Fcross%285%29%29=%285%29%28-10%29 Multiply both sides by 5



x=-50 Multiply

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Answer:
So our answer is x=-50