Question

Solve this equation: 2/5(x-2)=-1
Please get me the answer ASAP

Answer 1

Explanation:

Distribute 2/5 through the parentheses

2/5x-4/5=-1

multiply both sides by 5

2x-4=-5

move the constant to the right and change the sign

2x=-5+4

add the sum

2x=-1

divide both sides by 2

x=-1/2