Question

How do you solve the equation -3 1/3 = -1/2g

Answer 1

$g=\frac{20}{3}$

Solution:

Given expression is $-3\frac{1}{3}=\frac{-1}{2}g$.

To solve the given expression:

Let us first convert the mixed fraction into improper fraction.

⇒ $-3\frac{1}{3}=\frac{-1}{2}g$

⇒ $-\frac{(3\times 3 )+1}{3}=\frac{-1}{2}g$

⇒ $-\frac{10}{3}=\frac{-1}{2}g$

Do cross multiply on both sides of the equation.

⇒ $-10\times2=(-1\times3)g$

⇒ $-20 = -3g$

⇒ $\frac{-20}{-3}=g$

Both minus in the numerator and denominator are cancelled.

⇒ $\frac{20}{3}=g$

Hence, $g=\frac{20}{3}$.