Question

How do you solve `-6=x/5`?

Answer 1

`x = -30`

Explanation:

Multiple each side of the equation by `5` to eliminate the fraction, solve for `x` and keep the equation balanced:

`-6 xx 5 = x/5 xx 5`

`-30 -= x xx 5/5`

`-30 = x xx 1`

`x = -30`