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-15 = x/-0.5 solve for x

User Puddi
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Answer:


\boxed{\bold{x=7.5}}

Step By Step Explanation:

➤ Switch Sides


\bold{(x)/(-0.5)=-15}

➤ Multiply Both Sides By -0.5


\bold{(x\left(-0.5\right))/(-0.5)=\left(-15\right)\left(-0.5\right)}

➤ Simplify


\bold{x=7.5}

- Mordancy

User Pablo Navarro
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\text{Hey there!}


\text{Simplify both sides of your equations}\downarrow


\text{Here's what I meant:-15 = -2x}


\text{\underline{Reverse} the equation around: -2x = -15}


\text{Now,, we have to \underline{DIVIDE} both sides by a -2}


\bf{Here's\ what\ I\ meant:(2x)/(-2)=(-15)/(-2)}


\bf{Cancel:(-2x)/(-2)\ because \ it\ equals\ 1}


\bf{Keep: (-15)/(-2)\ because\ it\ gives\ you\ the\ value\ of\ the\ x}


\bf{-15/-2=7.5}


\boxed{\boxed{\text{Answer:x=7.5}}}\checkmark


\text{Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day!}

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\frak{LoveYourselfFirst:)}

User Karthikaeyan
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