The value of x in the equation -2/5 * x = 10 is x = -25
How to evaluate the expression?
The expression is given as
-2/5 * x = 10
Express the fraction as decimal
So, we have
-0.4 * x = 10
Evaluate the product
So, we have
-0.4x = 10
Divide both sides of the equation by -0.4
So, we have
-0.4/-0.4x = 10/-0.4
Evaluate the quotient
So, we have
x = 10/-0.4
Evaluate the quotient
So, we have
x = -25
Hence, the value of x in the equation -2/5 * x = 10 is x = -25
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