Question

Solve.
50 = -2.5x
a. x= 115
b. x= 115
c. x= 20
d. x= -20

Answer 1

d. x = -20

Explanation:

Given 50 = -2.5x, we are told to solve for x, which only involves two steps:

50 = -2.5x

÷-2.5 ÷-2.5

(Division property of equality)

________

-20 = x

x = -20

(symmetric property of equality)

Answer 2

x=-20

Explanation:

50÷-2.5=-20