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Whats the step by step answer to this equation i got -25 but its supposed to be positive not negative


- (6)/(5) x = - 30


User Sergk
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Answer:

x = 25

Explanation:

Given

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(6)/(5) x = - 30 ( multiply both sides by 5 to clear the fraction )

- 6x = - 150 ( divide both sides by - 6 )

x = 25

User Richard Corfield
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Answer:

25

Explanation:

  • - 6/5x = -30 ⇒ multiply both sides by -1
  • 6/5x = 30 ⇒ multiply both sides by 5
  • 6x = 5*30
  • x = 150/6 ⇒ divide both sides by 6
  • x = 25 ⇒ answer
User Adam Birenbaum
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