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Solve -8/5 x - 6 = -54

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The equation is false so no solution.

Simplify 8/5 * -6 to -48/5

Move the negative sign to the left

Simplify brackets

Since 48/5 = -54 its false so no answer
User Joseph Redfern
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-8/5 x -6 = -54
-8/5 x = -54 + 6
-8x = -48 * 5
x = -240/ -8
x = 30

So, your final answer is 30

Hope this helps!
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