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Solve the equation 5/6×-4=2

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first, you need to add 4 to both sides so you’re left with 5/6x = 6
then, divide 6 by 5/6 to find x
for me personally, it help to write 6 as 6/1
cross multiply so both fractions have the same denominator
6 divided by 5/6 is 36/5 as a mixed number or 7 1/5
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