SOLUTION: I need to solve the following -x/5=-3

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Question 140856: I need to solve the following
-x/5=-3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-x%2F5=-3 Start with the given equation



cross%285%29%28%28-x%29%2Fcross%285%29%29=%285%29%28-3%29 Multiply both sides by 5.



-x=-15 Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side



x=%28-15%29%2F%28-1%29 Divide both sides by -1 to isolate x



x=15 Divide

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Answer:
So our answer is x=15