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Question
Solve the following equation.
`5/2 x = -5`
Sum
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Solution
`5/2 x = -5`
Multiplying both sides by 2,
5x = -5 × 2 = -10
Dividing both sides by 5,
`x = (-10)/5 = -2`
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