Solve. (15)/(x)= –3

Question

Solve.


`(15)/(x)= –3`

Answer 1

x = -5

Explanation:

`\sf (15)/(x) =-3`

Multiply both sides by x.

15 = -3x

Divide both sides by -3.

-5 = x

Answer 2

-5 =x

Explanation:

15/x = -3

Multiply each side by x.

15 = -3x

Divide each side by -3.

15/-3 = x

-5 =x