Question

$$\frac{x}{3}+\frac{5}{2}=-\frac{3}{2}$$

Answer

x=-12

Solution


Subtract \(\frac{5}{2}\) from both sides.
\[\frac{x}{3}=-\frac{3}{2}-\frac{5}{2}\]
Simplify  \(-\frac{3}{2}-\frac{5}{2}\)  to  \(-4\).
\[\frac{x}{3}=-4\]
Multiply both sides by \(3\).
\[x=-4\times 3\]
Simplify  \(4\times 3\)  to  \(12\).
\[x=-12\]