SOLUTION: x over 2 = negative 1 over 5

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Question 399477: x over 2 = negative 1 over 5
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Hi



x%2F2+=+-1%2F5   |cross multiplying to solve for x

5x = -2

 x = -2/5



CHECKING our Answer***

%28-2%2F5%29%2F2+=+%28-2%2A5%2F5%29%2F%282%2A5%29+=+-1%2F5