Question

Solve for x and simplify -5/6x=-3

Answer 1

x = 18/5

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Alg

• Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
• Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define equation

-5/6x = -3

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Divide both sides by -5/6: x = 18/5

Step 3: Check

Plug in x to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute: -5/6(18/5) = -3
2. Multiply: -3 = -3