solve the following equation and show alll work.
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Here is what your typing means:
\(\displaystyle \frac{3}{11} x = - 15\)
If x is supposed to be in the denominator of a fraction, then you need to type grouping symbols around the denominator.
Typing 3/(11x) = -15
means \(\displaystyle \frac{3}{11x} = -15\)
I will guess that you typed what you meant. Here is an example exercise of that sort for you to look at.
EG: Solve the equation for x
-3/4 x = 66
Multiply both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of the coefficient on x (Is "coefficient" too fancy of a word for you? Let us know. In my example, the coefficient on x is the number -3/4.)
(-4/3)(-3/4) x = (-4/3)(66)
x = -88
Let's check this candidate solution by substituting it into the original equation to see if we end up with a true statement.
-3/4 x = 66
(-3/4)(-88) = 66
66 = 66
We ended up with a true statement, so our solution is confirmed. The answer is x = -88.
I hope that my example helps you. If not, please post specific questions about any parts you do not understand, so that somebody here may tutor you. Cheers :cool:
Here is what I think
(3/11)x= -15. Then you divide both side of the equation by 3/11.
x= -15/(3/11) On the left side you have x, and on the right side, you'll have -15/(3/11).
x= -15 *11/3 Since dividing by a fraction, you have to multiply by the reciprocal.
x= -55 Divide -15/3 = -5, then multiply with 11, you have -55.
(3/11)x= -15. Then you divide both side of the equation by 3/11.
x= -15/(3/11) On the left side you have x, and on the right side, you'll have -15/(3/11).
x= -15 *11/3 Since dividing by a fraction, you have to multiply by the reciprocal.
x= -55 Divide -15/3 = -5, then multiply with 11, you have -55.