Question

-5x-15=-32
solve step by step.

why did I come up with an answer of -17/-5.
and the correct answer is x=17/5

Answer 1

-5x-15=-32
+15 +15
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-5x=-17
/-5 /-5
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x=\(\frac{17}{5}\)

Answer 2

hmmmm, idk if you can read that, but that is 17/5. You are correct, even tho it doesn't seem like it ^.^ good job :D

Answer 3

I can read it. but why does it change negative to positive. 17/5

Answer 4

when both of the numbers are negative, they end up both becoming positive; that's just the way it is written :)

Answer 5

Double negative =positive.

Answer 6

ok thank you

Answer 7

right also 7-(-3)= 10. i think of it as the two negative signs can be turned into an addition sign, but -7-3=-10. Got it?

Answer 8

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