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8 February, 12:52

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

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  1. 8 February, 13:07
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    2x/5=-2 cross multiply.

    2x=-10

    x=-10/2

    x=-5 ans.

    2 (-5) / 5=-2

    -10/5
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