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How do you solve 2x/5=-7/35

User JeffVader
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Answer:

x = -
(1)/(2)

Explanation:

Given


(2x)/(5) =
(7)/(35)

Multiply both sides by 35 to clear the fractions

7(2x) = - 7, that is

14x = - 7 ( divide both sides by 14 )

x = -
(7)/(14) = -
(1)/(2)

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