Question

Write the word sentence as an equation. Then solve.

The product of 15 and a number x is −75.

Equation: ??

Solution: x= ??

Answer 1

equation: 15x= -75

solution: x= -5

Answer 2

An easier way is just writing the fifteen times table up to 7 and then you see 75 but we are working in negative numbers so it would be 15 multiplied by -5 and that’s your answer