-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

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

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

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

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

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

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

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

uri · Answer

Double negative =positive.

anonymous · Answer

ok thank you

jamierox4ev3r · Answer

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?

anonymous · Answer

check