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Solve for x
5x= -9
Give your answer as an improper
fraction in its simplest form.


Solve For X 5x 9 Give Your Answer As An Improper Fraction In Its Simplest Form class=

Sagot :

We proceed to solve the equation:

[tex]5x \: = \: 9[/tex]

  • We divide by 5 the two members that make up the equation.

[tex]5x \: \div \: 5 \: = \: - 9 \: \div \: 5[/tex]

  • Since it is divided by itself, it is equal to 1.

[tex]x \: = \: - 9 \: \div \: 5[/tex]

  • We transform it into an improper fraction:

[tex]x \: = \: \boxed{ \bold{ - \frac{9}{5} }}[/tex]

MissSpanish

-9/5 is the correct answer