Question

-15/2 = 3x solve for x and simplify your answer as much as possible

Answer 1

x = -5/2

Explanation:

-15/2 = 3x

multiply both sides by 2:

2(-15/2) = 2(3x)

-15 = 6x

divide both sides by 6:

-15/6 = 6x/6

x = -15/6

this can be reduced to:

x = -5/2