How to solve 18/- 5 + 62/4

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$\frac{18}{-5}+\frac{62}{4}$$

$\frac{119}{10}=11.9$

Fraction $\frac{18}{-5}$ can be rewritten as $-\frac{18}{5}$ by extracting the negative sign.

$$-\frac{18}{5}+\frac{62}{4}$$

Reduce the fraction $\frac{62}{4}$ to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out $2$.

$$-\frac{18}{5}+\frac{31}{2}$$

Least common multiple of $5$ and $2$ is $10$. Convert $-\frac{18}{5}$ and $\frac{31}{2}$ to fractions with denominator $10$.

$$-\frac{36}{10}+\frac{155}{10}$$

Since $-\frac{36}{10}$ and $\frac{155}{10}$ have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{-36+155}{10}$$

Add $-36$ and $155$ to get $119$.

$$\frac{119}{10}$$

$\frac{7 \cdot 17}{2 \cdot 5} = 11\frac{9}{10} = 11.9$