17) $\frac{x}{1.5}=\frac{-60}{36}$

Explanation:

Step1: Cross - multiply

$36x=1.5\times(- 60)$

Step2: Calculate the right - hand side

$36x=-90$

Step3: Solve for x

$x=\frac{-90}{36}=-\frac{5}{2}=-2.5$

Answer:

$x = - 2.5$