Question

If the fraction 396/x-10 is equivalent to -22, find the value of x. Show your work

Answer 1

396 /x−10 =−22

Step 1: Multiply both sides by x-10.

396=−22x+220

−22x+220=396(Flip the equation)

−22x+220−220=396−220(Subtract 220 from both sides)

−22x=176

−22x /−22 = 176 /−22

(Divide both sides by -22)

x=−8