Question 103912


{{{(2/5)x=-10}}} Start with the given equation




{{{(5)((2/5)x)=(5)(-10)}}} Multiply both sides by the LCM of 5. This will eliminate the fractions  (note: if you need help with finding the LCM, check out this <a href=http://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/divisibility/least-common-multiple.solver>solver</a>)




{{{2x=-50}}} Distribute and multiply the LCM to each side




{{{x=(-50)/(2)}}} Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x




{{{x=-25}}} Divide


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=-25}}}