Question

1/4 (x - 2/5) = -1 1/2

Answer 1

Explanation:

-1 1/2 = -3/2

1/4 × (x - 2/5) = -3/2

let's multiply both sides by 4 to remove the first fraction on the left side :

x - 2/5 = -12/2

x = -12/2 + 2/5 = -6 + 2/5

-6 = -6 × 5/5 = -30/5

so,

x = -30/5 + 2/5 = -28/5 = -5 3/5 = -5.6

please pick any form you need for your result.

Answer 2

Your question: 1/4 (x- 2/5) = -1 1/2

Answer:

Exact form: x = - 28/5

Decimal form: x = -5.6

Mixed number form: x = -5 3/5