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x equals what in this equation -2/7x=1/5usFre


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When x is not used as a times sign, it usually stands for an unknown quantity.
Posted 2009-10-26T04:23:09Z
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It represents unknown qualities, therefore, you must determine the value of x.
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Hi
I believe that you reffer to: -2/7x=1/5
Multiply both sides by 35X to get:
-10 = 7x 
and x= -10/7
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Posted 2009-10-27T17:01:07Z
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