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What is the value of x in the equation -2/9x = 2/5? 1. -1 4/5 2. -5/9 3. 5/9 4. 1 4/5

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A) -1 4/5

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What is the value of x in the equation -2/9x = 2/5? 1. -1 4/5 2. -5/9 3. 5/9 4. 1 4/5-example-1
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-(2)/(9)x=(2)/(5)\qquad\text{multiply both sides by 9}\\\\-2x=(18)/(5)\qquad\text{divide both sides by (-2)}\\\\\boxed{x=-(9)/(5)}

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