Question

Solve for x x−6/9=−5

x= ​

Answer 1

4 4/9

Explanation:

Move all terms not containing x

to the right side of the equation.

Exact Form:

x=−409

Decimal Form:x=−4.¯4

Mixed Number Form:

4 4/9

Answer 2

-39

Explanation:

x-6/9 = -5

then multiply both sides by 9

9 ° (x-6) / 9 = 9 ° -5

simplify

x-6= -45

add 6 to both sides

x-6+6=-45+6

simplify

x= -39