Question

What is x if x/5 =-9

Answer 1

x = -45

Explanation:

Isolate the variable, x. Note the equal sign, what you do to one side, you do to the other. Multiply 5 to both sides:

(x/5) * 5 = (-9) * 5

x = -9 * 5

x = -45

x = -45 is your answer.

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Answer 2

Steps to solve:

x/5 = -9

~Multiply 5 to both sides

x/5 * 5 = -9 * 5

~Simplify

x = -45

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