Question

How do you solve `1 1/4x = -3 3/4`?

Answer 1

Simplify by converting the mixed fractions to improper fractions, then clear the denominators and divide to get
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Explanation:

`1 1/4x = -3 3/4`

Rewriting as improper fractions:
`5/4x = -15/4`

Multiplying both sides by `4` to clear the denominators
`5x = -15`

Divide both sides by `5`
`x = -3`