Chapter 6, Problem 2PSQ

To determine

To solve : the equation $-45=5x$

Answer to Problem 2PSQ

The solution of equation of $-45=5x$ is $x=-9$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given information :

Consider, the equation is,

  $-45=5x$

Calculation :

The value of equation is:

  $\begin{array}{l}-45=5x\\ -\frac{45}{5}=x\left[\text{cross multiply}\right]\\ x=-9\left[\text{divide}\right]\end{array}$

Hence, The solution of equation of $45=5x$ is $x=-9$ .