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

A. 2 2/5

B. 1 2/3

C. -2 2/5

D. 3 2/5

User Kees Kist
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Answer:

A

Explanation:

Given


(5)/(6) x - 4 = - 2 ( add 4 to both sides )


(5)/(6) x = 2 ( multiply both sides by 6 to clear the fraction )

5x = 12 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x =
(12)/(5) = 2
(2)/(5) → A

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