Chapter 4.7, Problem 60E

To determine

To obtain the result of $2.5m=-5.1$

Answer to Problem 60E

  $-\frac{51}{25}$

Explanation of Solution

Given information: $2.5m=-5.1$

Formula used:Simple equation to solve the same.

Calculation:

  $2.5m=-5.1$

Arranged like terms on one side.

  $=>m=\frac{-5.1}{2.5}$

Multiplied the numerator and denominator with 10 in the right-hand side.

  $=>m=-\frac{51}{25}$

This is the result.