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5/6x = 5/14 solve the equation

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Whenever you have a fraction next to a variable, in order for you to pass it to the other side to leave the variable alone, you have to use the reciprocal of the fraction (6/5) and then you multiply it by 5/14. That should give you 2/7 after simplifying. 
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5/6X=5/14

X=5/14*6/5

X=3/7

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