Question

Solve -1 4/5 x= 9.
A) 5
B) 1/5
C) -5
D) -1/5

Answer 1

C) -5

Explanation:

-1 4/5 x= 9.

Change the left side to an improper fraction

(5*1+4)/5 = 9/5

-9/5 x =9

Multiply each side by -5/9 to isolate x

-5/9 * 9/5x = 9 * (-5/9)

x = -5

Answer 2

C) -5

Explanation:

-1 4/5 x= 9.

Change the left side to an improper fraction

(5*1+4)/5 = 9/5

-9/5 x =9

Multiply each side by -5/9 to isolate x

-5/9 * 9/5x = 9 * (-5/9)

x = -5