Question 336829


{{{-(5/2)x+1/2=-18}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{2(-(5/cross(2))x+1/cross(2))=2(-18)}}} Multiply both sides by the LCD {{{2}}} to clear any fractions.



{{{-5x+1=-36}}} Distribute and multiply.



{{{-5x=-36-1}}} Subtract {{{1}}} from both sides.



{{{-5x=-37}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(-37)/(-5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-5}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=37/5}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=37/5}}}



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