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OpenStudy (anonymous):

solve:-5x=15

OpenStudy (anonymous):

This can be interpreted as "What number 'x' can I times by '-5' to get to 15 So x=15/-5 which is...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

10

OpenStudy (anonymous):

right?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you have to divide both sides of the equation by -5 to get you answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It means what is 15 divided by -5?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Correct!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No problem :)

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