Question

Solve negative two-thirds times a plus two-fifths equals three-fourths for a.

a equals negative seven-fortieths
a equals negative seven-tenths
a equals negative twenty-one fortieths
a equals negative twenty-one tenths

Answer 1

plz help

Answer 2

-2/3 x 2/5 = 3/4. First find a common denominator. 3 x 5 = ?

Answer 3

thanks

Answer 4

15

Answer 5

So, now the equation looks like this by cross multiplying -10/15 x 6/15, got that?

Answer 6

ok

Answer 7

i got it now thank you

Answer 8

Sure. :)

Answer 9

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