Question

What is the answer for this 1/3x=-4/5

Answer 1

x = -12/5

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

• Multiplication Property of Equality
• Division Property of Equality
• Addition Property of Equality
• Subtraction Property of Equality

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

1/3x = -4/5

Step 2: Solve for x

1. [Division Property of Equality] Divide 1/3 on both sides: x = -12/5