Question

Solve 1/3 x= -4/5

-2 2/5
4/15
2 2/5
-4/15

Answer 1

solve 1/3 x= -4/5

1/3 * -4/5 = -4/15

-2 2/5

4/15

2 2/5

-4/15

Answer 2

first option

Explanation:

`(1)/(3)` x = -
`(4)/(5)`

multiply both sides by 15 ( the LCM of 3 and 5 ) to clear the fractions

5x = - 12 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = -
`(12)/(5)` = - 2
`(2)/(5)`