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Solve the equation.
5/6x - 4 = -2

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Answer:

x equal 12/5

Explanation:

thats it

User Bit Rocker
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Answer:

x = 12/5

General Formulas and Concepts:

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Explanation:

Step 1: Define equation

5/6x - 4 = -2

Step 2: Solve for x

  1. Add 4 to both sides: 5/6x = 2
  2. Divide both sides by 5/6: x = 12/5

Step 3: Check

Plug in x to verify it's a solution.

  1. Substitute: 5/6(12/5) - 4 = -2
  2. Multiply: 2 - 4 = -2
  3. Subtract: -2 = -2

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