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(5+x/6)=-1

 Oct 16, 2014

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5 + x/6  =  -1

To get rid of the fraction, multiply each term by 6:

6(5) + 6(x/6)  = 6(-1)

Simplify:

30 + x  =  -6

Subtract 30 from both sides:

x  =  -36

 Oct 16, 2014
 #1
avatar+23254 
+5
Best Answer

5 + x/6  =  -1

To get rid of the fraction, multiply each term by 6:

6(5) + 6(x/6)  = 6(-1)

Simplify:

30 + x  =  -6

Subtract 30 from both sides:

x  =  -36

geno3141 Oct 16, 2014

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