How to solve 5/10 = - 2/10

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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$$\frac{5}{10}=\frac{-2}{10}$$

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Reduce the fraction $\frac{5}{10}$ to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out $5$.

$$\frac{1}{2}=\frac{-2}{10}$$

Reduce the fraction $\frac{-2}{10}$ to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out $2$.

$$\frac{1}{2}=-\frac{1}{5}$$

Least common multiple of $2$ and $5$ is $10$. Convert $\frac{1}{2}$ and $-\frac{1}{5}$ to fractions with denominator $10$.

$$\frac{5}{10}=-\frac{2}{10}$$

Compare $\frac{5}{10}$ and $-\frac{2}{10}$.

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