How do you solve #\frac { x } { - 6} - 18= - 20#?

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smendyka
Nov 3, 2016

#x = 12#

Explanation:

Step 1) Multiple each side of the equation by #-6# to eliminate the fraction and keep the equation balanced
Step 2) Solve for #x# while keeping the equation balanced

#(-6x)/-6 - (18*-6) = -20*-6#

#x - -108 = 120#

#x + 108 = 120#

#x + 108 - 108 = 120 - 108#

X + 0 = 12#

#x = 12#

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