Question

Solve -1/5x = 6

A. -30
B. -6/5
C. -1
D. 6 1/5

Answer 1

1.Multiply both sides by 5.
2.Divide both sides by -1

Answer 2

from your previous problems you might have noticed:
multiply both sides by the reciprocal of the number in front of the x
you have -1/5
so multiply both sides by -5 (-1/5 flipped)

Answer 3

you do this because -1/5 * -5 = 5/5 =1 and 1*x is x
on the other hand (or should I say side) you get 6*-5
surely you can finish?

Answer 4

I got 1

Answer 5

I'm really confused now

Answer 6

multiply BOTH sides by -5

Answer 7

the ans is -1/30

Answer 8

don't be confused
start with
\[ \frac{-1}{5} x = 6\]
multiply both sides by the reciprocal of -1/5 which is -5
\[ -5 \cdot\frac{-1}{5} x = 6 \cdot -5\]
can you finish?

Answer 9

on the right side of the =, what is 6 times -5 ?