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When 10/3=x/(-5/2) what does x equal

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Answer:

Solve for x by simplifying both sides of the equation, then isolating the variable. Exact Form:

x = − 25 /3

Decimal Form:

x = − 8. 3333

Mixed Number Form:

x = − 8 1/ 3

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(10)/(3)=(x)/(-(5)/(2))\\\\(10)/(3)=-(2x)/(5)\\\\-6x=50\\\\x=-(50)/(6)=-(25)/(3)

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