Question

Solve for the variable: -m/4.2 = 5 ?

(This is a fraction , sorry for any confusion I'll put the equation in the reply box )

Answer 1

\[-\frac{ m }{ 4.2 } = 5\]

Answer 2

so multiply both sides by -4.2

Answer 3

you multiply by 4.2 on each side and then you divide by negative one on each side

Answer 4

4.2 x 4.2 = 17.64

4.2 x 5 = 21

Answer 5

4.2 x 4.2 = 17.64

4.2 x 5 = 21

Answer 6

dont forget about the minus sign

Answer 7

why did you write : 4.2 x 4.2 = 17.64 ??

Answer 8

\[-\frac{ m }{ 4.2 } * (-4.2) = 5 * (-4.2)\]

Answer 9

I'm not trying to purposely be stupid I'm just horrible at math. I don't get it whatsoever.

Answer 10

You said multiply both sides?

Answer 11

do you still need help ? :) and dont worry most people are with practice and time its understandable :D and yes u multiply both by 4.2

Answer 12

yes.. both sides of the equation
we do so to cancel the denominator of the left side and eventually isolate m

Answer 13

yes I do still need just a bit more help if you could. I'm confused...

Answer 14

denumerator **

Answer 15

\[-\frac{ m }{ 4.2 } * (-4.2) = 5 * (-4.2)\]

Answer 16

do you know how to go from here ?

Answer 17

look at the left side of the equation .. can you simplify it ?