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Solve for x.
−5x−3=−9
Enter your answer as a fraction formatted like this: 42/53

User Vzzarr
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The answer would be 6 over five (sorry it won’t let me use fractions on here)
User Vinay Joseph
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Answer:


(6)/(5)

Explanation:

In order to find the answer to this equation solve it normally as a two step equation and then convert the decimal into a fraction.


-5x-3=-9

Add three on both sides:


-9 + 3=-6


-5x=-6

Divide negative five on both sides:


-6 / -5 = 1.2

Convert the decimal into a fraction:


1.2=6/5


=(6)/(5)

Hope this helps.

User John Weidner
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