Question

By what rational no. should -7/85 be multiplied to obtain 1/17?​

Answer 1

-1/10115

Explanation:

Let x be the rational number.

-7/85 × x = 1/17

x = 1/17 ÷ -7/85

x = 1/(17 × -7 × 85)

x = 1/(-10115)

x = -1/10115

The rational number is -1/10115.

Answer 2

- 5/7

Explanation:

-7/85*x= 1/17

x= 1/17 ÷ (-7/85)

x= - 1/17 × 85/7

x= - 5/7