Question

Replace the blank with an integer to make it a true statement.
$5\times$ _____ $=-35$

Answer 1

$\left(5\right)\times$ _____ $=-35$

Let the unknown be $x$

Then $\left(5\right)\times x=-35$

$\Rightarrow x=\frac{-35}{5}$

$\Rightarrow x=-7$

Hence, $\left(5\right)\times (-7)=35$