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  • 14-09-2016
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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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  • 14-09-2016

2x/5=-2 cross multiply.
2x=-10
x=-10/2


x=-5 ans.
2(-5)/5=-2
-10/5

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