To solve the equation \(\frac{x}{15} = \frac{-14}{21}\), we will follow these steps:
### Step 1: Set up the equation
We start with the equation:
\[
\frac{x}{15} = \frac{-14}{21}
\]
### Step 2: Cross-multiply
To eliminate the fractions, we will cross-multiply:
\[
x \cdot 21 = -14 \cdot 15
\]
### Step 3: Simplify the equation
Now we can simplify both sides:
\[
21x = -14 \cdot 15
\]
### Step 4: Calculate \(-14 \cdot 15\)
We need to calculate \(-14 \cdot 15\):
\[
-14 \cdot 15 = -210
\]
So now we have:
\[
21x = -210
\]
### Step 5: Solve for \(x\)
To find \(x\), we divide both sides by 21:
\[
x = \frac{-210}{21}
\]
### Step 6: Simplify \(\frac{-210}{21}\)
Now we simplify \(\frac{-210}{21}\):
\[
x = -10
\]
### Final Result
Thus, the value of \(x\) is:
\[
x = -10
\]
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