Question

The quotient of twice a number and five is negative two. Find the number.

Translate the word problem to an equation. Which steps describe how to solve the equation?

Multiply by 5; then, multiply by 1/2.
Multiply by 5; then, divide by 1/2.
Divide by 5; then, multiply by 1/2.
Subtract 5; then, multiply by -2.

Answer 1

Which do you believe it is?

Answer 2

yes. which do u believe it is-its ok if ur wrong

Answer 3

2x/5=-2 cross multiply.
2x=-10
x=-10/2


x=-5 ans.
2(-5)/5=-2
-10/5=-2
-2=-2

Answer 4

i think its c

Answer 5

why?

Answer 6

2x/5=-2 cross multiply.
2x=-10
x=-10/2


x=-5 ans.
2(-5)/5=-2
-10/5=-2
-2=-2

Answer 7

Yes you are right my bad typo; C is right

Answer 8

lol

Answer 9

oh okay

Answer 10

thanks