Question

$$\frac{ 2x }{ 7 } =-1$$

Answer

x=-7/2

Solution


Multiply both sides by \(7\).
\[2x=-1\times 7\]
Simplify  \(1\times 7\)  to  \(7\).
\[2x=-7\]
Divide both sides by \(2\).
\[x=-\frac{7}{2}\]

Decimal Form: -3.5