Question

How do you solve 2x/5=-7/35

Answer 1

x = -
`(1)/(2)`

Explanation:

Given

`(2x)/(5)` =
`(7)/(35)`

Multiply both sides by 35 to clear the fractions

7(2x) = - 7, that is

14x = - 7 ( divide both sides by 14 )

x = -
`(7)/(14)` = -
`(1)/(2)`