-2/x=3/5

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To solve the equation \(-\frac{2}{x} = \frac{3}{5}\), you can start by cross-multiplying:

\[ -2 \cdot 5 = 3 \cdot x \]

This simplifies to:

\[ -10 = 3x \]

Next, divide both sides by 3 to isolate \(x\):

\[ x = \frac{-10}{3} \]

Thus, the solution is:

\[ x = -\frac{10}{3} \]