Question

what times -1 equals 5

Answer 1

To solve the equation \( x \times -1 = 5 \), you can isolate \( x \) by dividing both sides by -1:

\[
x = \frac{5}{-1}
\]
\[
x = -5
\]

So, \( -5 \times -1 = 5 \). The solution is \( x = -5 \).