Question

a rational nmber is such that when you multiply it by 5/2 and add 2/3 to the product you get 7/12 what is the number

Answer 1

X = -3333/100000

Explanation:

Given that a rational number is such that when you multiply it by 5/2 and add 2/3 to the product you get 7/12, to determine what is the number the following calculation must be performed:

X x 5/2 + 2/3 = 7/12

2.5X + 0.666 = 0.583333

2.5X = 0.58333 - 0.6666

X = -0.08333 / 2.5

X = -0.033333

X = -3333/100000.