Question

Fill in the blank to make the the equation true

__________ x 9/5 = -27

Answer 1

We could represent the blank as a variable o make solving the equation easier.
Let’s make the variable x.
Our equation is now x9/5=-27
Now, divide both sides by 9/5 to isolate x.
(Hint, the decimal form of 9/5 is 1.8, so simply divide -27 by 1.8)
-27/1.8=-15
X=-15
Hope this helps!

Answer 2

-15

Explanation:

Multiply the whole equation by the inverse of the multiplier of the blank. Then you get ...

___ × 1 = (-27)×(5/9) = -15

The blank filled with -15 will make the equation true.