SOLUTION: The quotient of twice a number and five is negative two. Find the number. Translate the word problem to an equation. Which steps describe how to solve the equation?

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Question 711620:
The quotient of twice a number and five is negative two. Find the number.
Translate the word problem to an equation. Which steps describe how to solve the equation?

Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x/5=-2 cross multiply.
2x=-10
x=-10/2
x=-5 ans.
2(-5)/5=-2
-10/5=-2
-2=-2