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Solve for x: 2/3x = -5

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Answer:

x = -7.5

Explanation:


(2)/(3)x\\ = -5

{ Multiply both sides by 3 to isolate 2 x }

2 x = -15

{ Divide both sides by 2 to isolate x )

x = -7.5

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