Question

question
solve for x.
answer attempt 1 out of 2
$-dfrac{2}{5} = dfrac{x}{20}$

Explanation:

Step1: Cross-multiply to isolate x

$$-\frac{2}{5} = \frac{x}{20} \implies x = -\frac{2}{5} \times 20$$

Step2: Calculate the product

$$x = -\frac{2 \times 20}{5} = -8$$

Answer:

$x = -8$