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3What is the value of x in the equation 3 over 5 X=-45? answers are a) -75 b) -27 c) 27 d) 75

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Answer:

The correct option is a)

x = -75

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation:


(3)/(5)x=-45

Multiply both sides by 5


\begin{gathered} (3)/(5)x*5=-45*5 \\ \\ 3x=-225 \end{gathered}

Divide both sides by 3


x=-(225)/(3)=-75

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