Question

Solve for x
5x= -9
Give your answer as an improper
fraction in its simplest form.

Answer 1

We proceed to solve the equation:

`5x \: = \: 9`

• We divide by 5 the two members that make up the equation.

`5x \: / \: 5 \: = \: - 9 \: / \: 5`

• Since it is divided by itself, it is equal to 1.

`x \: = \: - 9 \: / \: 5`

• We transform it into an improper fraction:

`x \: = \: \boxed{ \bold{ - (9)/(5) }}`

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